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HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shamus Murphy (ranked 2115 p4p, 2247 weight class) and Rooga Chooga (ranked 275 p4p, 287 weight class). Chooga comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fallin’ Apart (ft. Denzel Curry) - Young Franco kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shamus Murphy 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rooga Chooga!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chooga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chooga looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Chooga.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chooga can pounce on him.
Chooga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chooga wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chooga.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Chooga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chooga closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chooga letting Murphy take a breather here.
Chooga blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Chooga blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Chooga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chooga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chooga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chooga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chooga is trying to stall.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Chooga gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chooga misses with the head strike.
Chooga just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chooga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy tries to work over Chooga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy cracks Chooga with a nice body shot.
Chooga presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chooga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy presses Chooga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chooga is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chooga has his back to the cage.
Chooga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy stalling in the clinch.
Murphy blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chooga.
Murphy digs a right hand into Chooga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chooga's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Chooga controls the action.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to work over Chooga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chooga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murphy digs a right hand into Chooga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chooga's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Chooga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Chooga breaks away and moves out of range.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chooga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chooga lands with a short shot to the head.
Chooga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Chooga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Rooga Chooga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chooga instigates a clinch.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Chooga's head.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Chooga backwards.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shamus Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chooga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Chooga.
Murphy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy catches Chooga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chooga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamus Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Chooga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chooga gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chooga does it's job there.
Chooga throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy misses with a shot to the body
enabling Chooga to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Chooga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chooga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chooga throws a head kick that misses.
Chooga slips a jab from Murphy.
Chooga lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Chooga misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chooga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murphy backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings for the body but Chooga moves out of range.
Murphy scores with a kick to the body.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chooga was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Chooga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chooga tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chooga slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chooga wants to counter with a clinch but Murphy pushes him away.
Chooga throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chooga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chooga wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Chooga saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chooga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Chooga misses with a two punch combination.
Chooga throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy moves out of range as Chooga throws a body kick.
Chooga thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Chooga ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Chooga throws a big counter head kick but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Chooga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chooga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chooga lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Chooga.
Chooga misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chooga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chooga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chooga throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chooga taking a breather.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chooga is keeping busy.
Murphy has Chooga pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chooga backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chooga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shamus Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chooga fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chooga clinches up against the cage.
Chooga has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Chooga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chooga fails to land.
Chooga lands a left hand.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Choogas head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chooga.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Chooga controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chooga working aggressively here.
Rooga Chooga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chooga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy has Chooga pushed against the cage.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy pushes Chooga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chooga.
A shot in the inside from Chooga.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chooga throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chooga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Chooga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chooga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamus Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chooga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Chooga.
Chooga misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chooga was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chooga.
Chooga misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chooga throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Chooga moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chooga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chooga tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chooga tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Chooga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chooga is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chooga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Chooga misses.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chooga throws out the jab.
Chooga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Chooga is just out of range.
A nice side step and Chooga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chooga.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Chooga avoids them all with ease.
Rooga Chooga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chooga looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chooga lands the left hand.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Chooga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chooga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy slips under a jab from Chooga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamus Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamus Murphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Rapp (ranked 5011 p4p, 3717 weight class) and Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 521 p4p, 455 weight class). Volkanovski has chosen 2pac - Hail Mary as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Rapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp throws a series of punches but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rapp swings widly with a right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkanovski lands an overhand right.
Rapp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Volkanovski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapp throws out the jab.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Rapp avoids it well.
We've been informed that Volkanovski 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.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Rapp.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapp misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combo that has Rapp backing up. Rapp nods at Volkanovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Rapp circles away.
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Rapp working aggressively here.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the head.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Volkanovski is struggling to control the position.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rapp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkanovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapp working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
Rapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkanovski is trying to maintain a safe position but Rapp gets an underhook and turns Volkanovski into the cage.
Rapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski leaning against his opponent.
Volkanovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rapp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rapp working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapp has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Volkanovski on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapp.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Rapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapp misses with the head strike.
Rapp has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
A head punch on the inside from Rapp fails to land.
Rapp being controlled against the cage.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rapps head.
Rapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Volkanovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkanovski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Rapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Rapp strikes.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Rapp throwing a counter right hand but Volkanovski manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rapp is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Rapp moves out of range.
Rapp throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Rapp misses.
Rapp throws a lazy right hand but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapp.
Rapp scores with a jab to the head.
Mitch Rapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapp connects with a nice looking jab.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapp circles away.
Rapp loads up on a big right hand but Volkanovski slips the punch.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rapp throws a big shot that misses.
Volkanovski pushes Rapp up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapp misses with some punches.
Rapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rapp misses with the head strike.
Rapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski.
Rapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanovski lands a body shot.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Rapp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Rapp moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Rapp is having none of it.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
Rapp misses with a looping right.
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Rapp against the cage.
Rapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Rapp has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
A short uppercut from Rapp.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rapp as Volkanovski tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Rapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a right to the head.
Rapp working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
Mitch Rapp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volkanovski is stalling here.
Rapp has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski looking to stall.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandar Volkanovski.
Volkanovski has Rapp up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski stalls.
Rapp misses with the head strike.
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the side of Rapp's head.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanovski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
Volkanovski pushes Rapp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Rapp is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Volkanovski.
Oh Rapp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkanovski lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rapp to his knees! Volkanovski keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Volkanovski 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Boaler (ranked 1635 p4p, 1242 weight class) and Joao Andrade (ranked 209 p4p, 166 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jonathan Boaler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jonathan Boaler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Boaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joao Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boaler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Andrade scores with a leg kick.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andrade sprawls well. Andrade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Boaler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boaler wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boaler tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade scores with a punch to the head.
Andrade tries to bum rush Boaler with a series of wild strikes but Boaler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boaler takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Boaler misses with an uppercut.
Boaler gets tackled into the cage by Andrade. Andrade maintains the clinch.
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boaler moves into range and clinches up with Andrade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boaler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade digs a right hand into Boaler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boaler's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade has Boaler pressed against the cage.
Boaler pulls guard successfully.
Boaler looking for a guillotine here but Andrade defends easily.
Boaler keeping full guard, as Andrade tries to pass.
Andrade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andrade has managed to get both his arms back between Boaler's legs - danger averted.
Boaler is trying to control the position but Andrade postures up.
Boaler working for a triangle but Andrade defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boaler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Andrade is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boaler.
Andrade decides to stand back up. Andrade steps back and let's Boaler get back to his feet.
Boaler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrade.
Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaler tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Andrade misses.
Boaler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrade to the mat! Andrade manages to get full guard.
Andrade wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade moves out of range as Boaler strikes.
Boaler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade tries to clinch but Boaler is having none of it.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Boaler moved away.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Boaler's shoulder, as Boaler tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade tries to work over Boaler's front leg with a kick but Boaler checks it.
Boaler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boaler to score with a decent uppercut.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Boaler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boaler is rocked!
Andrade cracks Boaler with an open hand slap.
Oh Boaler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrade lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Boaler misses
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boaler lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boaler throws a wild hook but Andrade just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Boaler gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Andrade raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michail Karnov (ranked 2253 p4p, 4227 weight class) and Leon Hooker (ranked 269 p4p, 447 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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30
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michail Karnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Hooker!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooker falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karnov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karnov throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karnov misses with a looping right.
And Hooker tries to counter it with a takedown but Karnov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Hooker as he connects with a hook.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooker moves away.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov misses with a left hand
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov connects with a right hand. Hooker shakes it off.
Karnov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Karnov both land. Nice combination.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Hooker does no damage.
Hooker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hooker tries to counter it with a takedown but Karnov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Karnov.
Hooker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooker throws a jab when Karnov was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov throws an overhand right that lands on Hooker's shoulder, as Hooker tries to avoid the shot.
Karnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karnov misses with a two punch combination.
Karnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooker manages to avoid it.
Hooker misses with a takedown attempt
and Karnov counters by clinching up.
Hooker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karnov darts in and clinches Hooker up against the cage.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karnov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hooker working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Karnov has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker.
Hooker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karnov swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker with the counter takedown but Karnov avoids it easily.
Karnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Karnov misses.
Hooker with a poor takedown
and Karnov counters with a nice body shot.
Hooker takes one to the side of the head.
Hooker misses the jab.
Karnov defending well as Hooker loads up on a big left hand.
Karnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooker tries to keep at a distance but Karnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooker slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Karnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Hooker.
Hooker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Karnov.
Hooker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karnov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karnov moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Karnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooker doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Hooker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karnov lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Karnov misses.
Hooker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov misses the shot to the body.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooker.
Karnov is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karnov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michail Karnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooker cracks Karnov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooker misses with a series of wild punches.
Karnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
Karnov catches Hooker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooker.
Karnov scores with a nice strike.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karnov as he jumps to the side.
Hooker shoots for a double leg takedown but Karnov sprawls well. He's pushed Hooker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karnov ducks right into an uppercut from Hooker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karnov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hooker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hooker.
Karnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karnov is looking to stand up but Hooker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hooker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooker won't allow Karnov to sweep him here.
Karnov has his hands on Hooker's head, controlling the position.
Hooker is looking to work some ground and pound but Karnov has wrist control.
Karnov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karnov tries to get out of the position.
Hooker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karnov keeping full guard, as Hooker tries to pass.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Karnov keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karnov swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range.
That's four 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.
Hooker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karnov's head backwards.
Hooker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov looks to throw the jab but Hooker is out of range.
Karnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov throws a jab when Hooker was well out of range.
Hooker shoots in for a double leg but Karnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Hooker.
Karnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hooker should have avoided that one.
Karnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hooker on the side of the head.
Hooker with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michail Karnov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Michail Karnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Karnov drops his hands momentarily and Hooker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hooker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karnov.
Hooker missing with a left hand there. Karnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooker lands a jab to Karnov's midsection.
Hooker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karnov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker misses with a straight left.
Hooker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karnov.
Hooker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker scores with a jab.
Karnov misses with a body punch
and Hooker counters with a two punch combo.
Karnov is rocked!
Karnov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Karnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Karnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hooker drops Karnov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hooker follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Hooker!
An out of breath Leon Hooker 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Florisvaldo De Oliveira (ranked 950 p4p, 1749 weight class) and Adim Bulb (ranked 55 p4p, 97 weight class). Bulb has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Lights Out as his entrance music. Florisvaldo De Oliveira 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Florisvaldo De Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adim Bulb!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Oliveira moves away.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
De Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Bulb avoids it well and moves away.
De Oliveira slips under a jab from Bulb.
De Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bulb connects with a nice looking jab.
Bulb misses with a hook
and De Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bulb's guard.
De Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
De Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
De Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Bulb actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira trying to control the action but Bulb is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Oliveira is looking to advance position but Bulb won't allow it.
Bulb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bulb felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb kicks De Oliveira off and gets back to his feet.
Bulb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb throws an off balance right hand
and De Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Oliveira.
Bulb controls De Oliveira momentarily but De Oliveira frees himself.
De Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
De Oliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Bulb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bulb slips nicely into half guard.
De Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Bulb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulb throwing shots but De Oliveira is blocking nicely.
De Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Oliveira.
De Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bulb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulb throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Bulb defends easily.
Bulb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bulb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bulb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bulb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully.
De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bulb trying to control but De Oliveira is working from the bottom.
De Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulb is aware though and is defending well.
Bulb trying to control the position from guard on top but De Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulb slips nicely into half guard.
De Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulb stands up from De Oliveira's guard - Bulb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Oliveira.
De Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bulb misses with the head strike.
Bulb lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adim Bulb dominated that round.
That's time! De Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bulb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bulb with a nice cross.
Bulb scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Oliveira in his tracks.
Bulb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bulb lands with a nice body punch.
Bulb has De Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bulb walks away with a smile on his face. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb lands with a good body shot.
Bulb connects with a crisp jab.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on De Oliveira's shoulder, as De Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Bulb lands with a straight right. De Oliveira didn't see that one coming.
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but De Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Oliveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bulb jabs De Oliveira right on the nose. De Oliveira blinks but takes it well.
Bulb clinches up against the cage.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulb tries a body shot but De Oliveira blocks it.
De Oliveira tries to pull guard but Bulb won't allow it.
De Oliveira blocks a body shot from Bulb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bulb walks away with a smile on his face. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florisvaldo De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target.
De Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Bulb avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot by Bulb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulb clinches up against the cage.
De Oliveira jumps guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Oliveira fails to pull guard.
A short right from Bulb.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by De Oliveira.
Bulb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
De Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Oliveira's elbow.
Bulb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Bulb scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Oliveira tries to pull guard but Bulb won't allow it.
De Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bulb.
A shot in the inside from Bulb.
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by De Oliveira.
A nice left hand lands by Bulb.
Bulb lands with a short shot to the head.
Bulb lands a left hand.
Bulb tries a body shot but De Oliveira blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bulb - that landed with a thud.
Bulb pushes De Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but De Oliveira avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Bulb tries to work over De Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulb digs a right hand underneath De Oliveira's ribcage. De Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bulb is pushing De Oliveira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adim Bulb 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bulb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulb pushes De Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bulb misses with a punch to the body.
De Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulb lands an uppercut.
Bulb pushes De Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulb.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by De Oliveira.
Bulb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bulb fails to land.
Bulb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by De Oliveira.
Bulb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Oliveira backwards.
De Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bulb misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Oliveira blocks a body shot from Bulb.
Bulb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Oliveira jumps guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bulb tries a body shot but De Oliveira blocks it.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Oliveira's elbow.
Florisvaldo De Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Bulb has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florisvaldo De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulb gets through De Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bulb lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bulb.
Bulb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Oliveira prevents a body shot from Bulb.
De Oliveira blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bulb fails to land.
Bulb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Oliveira or not.
Bulb tries a body shot but De Oliveira blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Oliveira prevents a body shot from Bulb.
Adim Bulb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira tries to pull guard but Bulb won't allow it.
De Oliveira tries to pull guard but Bulb won't allow it.
Bulb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Bulb pushes De Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bulb has De Oliveira pressed against the cage.
De Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Oliveira jumps guard but Bulb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bulb scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bulb walks away with a smile on his face. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bulb digs a good body shot into De Oliveira's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adim Bulb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bulb 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!
During a confident post fight interview, Adim Bulb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Platinum Fox (ranked 637 p4p, 1212 weight class) and Sergey Telegin (ranked 83 p4p, 141 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Platinum Fox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Platinum Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox misses the body punch
and Telegin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.
Telegin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
Telegin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Telegin drives through with a takedown into Fox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Telegin looking to pass the guard.
Telegin chips away with some ground and pound.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully.
Telegin working some strikes from top position.
Fox controls Telegin momentarily but Telegin frees himself.
Telegin trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox looking for a guillotine here but Telegin defends easily.
Telegin connects with a couple of short punches.
Telegin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telegin throws a big right hand that misses.
Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telegin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Telegin chips away with some ground and pound.
Telegin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Telegin advances to half guard.
Fox is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fox defends it well.
Fox moves into full guard.
Telegin postures up and lands a big shot to Fox's brow.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telegin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telegin is in close to Fox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fox looking for a guillotine here but Telegin defends easily.
Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telegin wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Telegin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Telegin works over Fox with some ground and pound from guard.
Telegin is working Fox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Telegin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Telegin passes Fox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Telegin seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Telegin there.
Telegin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fox sees it coming and defends easily.
Telegin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox moves into full guard.
Telegin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fox's guard.
Telegin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Telegin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fox trying to control from the bottom.
Fox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Telegin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fox is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Telegin wants to free his trapped foot but Fox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fox is refusing to be controlled, as Telegin sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Telegin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Telegin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Telegin or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad.
Telegin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Telegin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox staying out of range there.
Telegin works the jab nicely.
Telegin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good exchange - Fox coming out on top.
Telegin misses with an uppercut
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
Telegin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fox defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Fox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Telegin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Telegin looks to throw the jab but Fox is out of range.
Telegin avoids the body shot from Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telegin misses with a straight left.
Fox moves away from the strike by Telegin.
Fox misses with an uppercut. Telegin saw that one coming.
Telegin throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
Fox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Telegin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Platinum Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox slips a jab from Telegin.
The crowd cheers as Telegin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fox doesn't seem phased though.
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Telegin counters with a shoot takedown. Fox fights it but they end up in guard.
Fox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Telegin moves into full guard.
Telegin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fox passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telegin is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to control but Telegin is keeping him busy.
Telegin can't do much from the bottom here.
Telegin is trying to get back to half guard.
Telegin wants to control but Fox postures up.
Telegin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Telegin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fox trying to control from half guard but Telegin is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is looking for a kimura but Telegin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fox to get the leverage.
Fox is stalling here. Telegin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fox seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Telegin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Telegin is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Telegin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fox looks calm but he's in trouble here. Telegin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fox is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Telegin lets go of the hold and Fox can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Telegin!
An out of breath Sergey Telegin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 473 p4p, 805 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 71 p4p, 119 weight class). Manolito Tai Kung is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Tai Kung's head coaches at The Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Tai Kung misses
and Kosmanov counters with a shoot takedown. Tai Kung fights it but they end up in guard.
Kosmanov trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosmanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kosmanov is in close to Tai Kung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov throws an elbow that misses. Tai Kung uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosmanov's guard. Nice move by Tai Kung!
Tai Kung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tai Kung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tai Kung is one step ahead there.
Tai Kung is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosmanov has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov looking to control.
Kosmanov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tai Kung escapes and throws Kosmanov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tai Kung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
Tai Kung cracks Kosmanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kosmanov gets back to half guard.
Tai Kung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosmanov defending well though.
Tai Kung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kosmanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kosmanov is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung is looking to take a break and control but Kosmanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosmanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tai Kung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosmanov defending well though.
Kosmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tai Kung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tai Kung working the head and body with strikes.
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. Tai Kung connects with a nice short shot to Kosmanov's temple.
Tai Kung slips a nice elbow through Kosmanov's hands, connecting with Kosmanov's forehead.
Kosmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tai Kung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kosmanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tai Kung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy.
Tai Kung moves into full mount! Kosmanov won't be happy about that!
Kosmanov wants to control but Tai Kung is having none of it.
Kosmanov is bucking up trying to escape but Tai Kung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kosmanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tai Kung has a good base and remains in mount.
Kosmanov is bucking up trying to escape but Tai Kung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kosmanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
 Kosmanov is rocked!
Kosmanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tai Kung has a good base and remains in mount.
Kosmanov tries to hold on but Tai Kung pushes him away.
Tai Kung has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kosmanov's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Tai Kung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Kosmanov connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tai Kung blocks the leg kick.
Kosmanov looks to land a right hand but Tai Kung moved out of range.
Kosmanov defending well as Tai Kung loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tai Kung is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tai Kung lands with a straight right. Kosmanov didn't see that one coming.
Kosmanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
An inside leg kick from Tai Kung misses.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manolito Tai Kung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kosmanov's hands.
No joy there for Tai Kung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tai Kung 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.
Tai Kung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kosmanov walks into a left hand.
Kosmanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tai Kung finish him?
Kosmanov swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Tai Kung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tai Kung moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Kosmanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick but Kosmanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung scores with a jab to the head.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a thumping low kick.
Tai Kung scores with a jab.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tai Kung throws a quick counter head kick but Kosmanov was just out of range.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tai Kung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Tai Kung is out of range.
Tai Kung throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
A big right from Tai Kung misses.
Tai Kung punishes Kosmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tai Kung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung swinging wildly here.
Tai Kung throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tai Kung.
Manolito Tai Kung is winning the standup battle so far.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
Tai Kung misses with a right hand
and Tai Kung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosmanov works the jab nicely.
Kosmanov walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Tai Kung avoids the punch easily.
Tai Kung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung lands a nice shot that snaps Kosmanov's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tai Kung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kosmanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tai Kung as he jumps to the side.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Tai Kung tries to score with a low kick but Kosmanov moves his leg out of the way.
Tai Kung tries to move into range but Kosmanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but Kosmanov avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kosmanov ducks right into an uppercut from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
A low kick from Tai Kung misses
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tai Kung throws an off balance right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung throws out a leg kick but Kosmanov moves out of range and Tai Kung only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tai Kung tries to land a body kick
and Kosmanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Tai Kung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tai Kung preventing the sweep.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tai Kung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
Kosmanov is trying to keep Tai Kung in close.
Tai Kung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is trying to keep Tai Kung in close.
Tai Kung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tai Kung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Tai Kung working some strikes from top position.
Tai Kung trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tai Kung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tai Kung lands a couple of digs.
Tai Kung connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tai Kung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tai Kung controlling the action here.
Kosmanov looking for submissions off his back.
Kosmanov gets back to full guard.
Tai Kung trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Tai Kung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosmanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tai Kung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tai Kung connects with a couple of short punches.
Tai Kung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tai Kung looking to sit in guard and control but Kosmanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kosmanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 Manolito Tai Kung.
Well Tai Kung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Tai Kung!
Manolito Tai Kung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Izquierdo (ranked 1168 p4p, 545 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 158 p4p, 80 weight class). McGuire is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216
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206
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Izquierdo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Izquierdo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Izquierdo's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Izquierdo's head backwards.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izquierdo was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Izquierdo moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izquierdo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Izquierdo checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire drops Izquierdo with a beautiful combination! Izquierdo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGuire is looking for the KO!
Izquierdo is rocked!
 It looks like Ivan Izquierdo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Izquierdo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Izquierdo leaves his chin hanging out and McGuire seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Izquierdo crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jewel Diaz (ranked 735 p4p, 522 weight class) and Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 91 p4p, 63 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Killa Whale - Andre Nickatina. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jewel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Catch Wrestler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Catch Wrestler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Catch Wrestler, as that shot connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Catch Wrestler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Catch Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Catch Wrestler saw that one coming.
Catch Wrestler moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Catch Wrestler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Catch Wrestler doesn't seem phased though.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Catch Wrestler shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Catch Wrestler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Catch Wrestler lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Catch Wrestler. Beautiful body shot.
Catch Wrestler misses with a body shot.
Catch Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Catch Wrestler manages to avoid it.
Jewel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz gets caught napping as Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Catch Wrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Catch Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Catch Wrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Catch Wrestler misses.
Catch Wrestler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Catch Wrestler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Catch Wrestler swings widly with a right hand
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Catch Wrestler is just out of range.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Catch Wrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Catch Wrestler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Catch Wrestler ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Catch Wrestler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Catch Wrestler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz is staying active underneath Catch Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to kick Catch Wrestler off but Catch Wrestler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Catch Wrestler wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Catch Wrestler stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Catch Wrestler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Catch Wrestler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Catch Wrestler shoots and misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Catch Wrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catch Wrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Catch Wrestler tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Catch Wrestler misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jewel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz drops his shoulder and cracks Catch Wrestler with a huge uppercut! Catch Wrestler goes down! Can Diaz finish him?
Catch Wrestler is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Catch Wrestler covers up, he's hurt! Diaz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Diaz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Diaz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Slugs (ranked 480 p4p, 1189 weight class) and Chief Red Eagle (ranked 16 p4p, 47 weight class). Chief Red Eagle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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269
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Slugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Red Eagle. Beautiful body shot.
Slugs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Red Eagle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slugs doesn't manage to clinch there - Red Eagle circles away.
Slugs 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.
Slugs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Red Eagle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slugs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slugs wants to clinch.
Red Eagle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slugs takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Doug Slugs has been cut.
Red Eagle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Red Eagle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Red Eagle throws an overhand right that drops Slugs like a sack of potatoes! Red Eagle dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
A victorious Chief Red Eagle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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