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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Bandini (ranked 1747 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Henry Wallace (ranked 195 p4p, 236 weight class). Henry Wallace has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mac Bandini's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Bandini persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Bandini lands an overhand right.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Bandini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandini on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bandini misses its intended target.
Bandini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandini sets himself, and Wallace steps forward looking for the clinch! Bandini avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Bandini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandini lands a really nice looking cross but Wallace seems unphased.
Wallace has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bandini scores with a shot to the body.
Bandini's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Bandini in a clinch.
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!
Wallace throws an elbow but it misses.
Wallace prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Bandini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandini wants to take the fight to the mat but Wallace manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini goes for a takedown attempt but Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bandini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandini doesn't seem bothered though.
Wallace scores with a punch to the head.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Bandini ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Bandini lands.
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Henry Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Bandini pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandini is defended easily by Wallace.
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!
Wallace sizes up Bandini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Bandini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallace wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandini closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Bandini jumps into guard, dragging Wallace to the mat.
Bandini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wallace sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bandini working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace wants to get up but he can't break Bandini's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Bandini looking for a triangle here. Wallace is fighting it but it looks tight! Bandini pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wallace is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drapton Heed (ranked 2541 p4p, 2884 weight class) and Daniel Barbosa (ranked 257 p4p, 282 weight class). Drapton Heed had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Drapton Heed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Heed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heed catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Heed throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbosa.
Heed tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Heed working aggressively here.
Heed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heed struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Heed blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Heed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heed prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Heed is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbosa has double underhooks.
Heed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa keeps control of Heed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa cracks Heed with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Heed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Heed is trying to break free.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Heed backwards.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa tries to work over Heed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Heed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barbosa gets through Heed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Heed tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heed is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heed.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Heed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Heed back into the cage.
Heed misses with a punch to the body.
Heed tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position.
Heed misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Heed is breathing heavily.
Heed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heed breaks the clinch.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drapton Heed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Heed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heed's gas tank.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa pushes Heed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa gets through Heed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Heed blocks it.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa presses Heed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heeds head.
Heed misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heed backwards.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heed's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Heed misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heed backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Heed's ribcage. Heed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Heed is rocked!
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Oh Heed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heed manages to break the clinch.
Heed seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heed.
Barbosa pushes Heed up against the cage in a clinch.
Heed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heed misses with the head strike.
Heed is trying to push Barbosa away but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heed or not.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
That's time! Heed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barbosa rushes Heed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heed misses with the head strike.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've been informed that Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heed backwards.
Heed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heed takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heeds head.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa prevents Heed from breaking the clinch.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbosa gets through Heed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Heed's ribcage. Heed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa pushes Heed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heed tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa gets through Heed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa presses Heed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Heed's ribcage. Heed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Heed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heed's gas tank.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heed.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa gets through Heed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa works on Heed's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
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!
Heed takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Heed prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa presses Heed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heed or not.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heed.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Heed backwards.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Heed's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Heed drops to his knees and Barbosa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Barbosa thanked Sydney Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murska Puro (ranked 1615 p4p, 2899 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 182 p4p, 320 weight class). Mazepin has chosen boom as his entrance music. Fedor Mazepin has the eye of the tiger 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murska Puro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazepin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puro.
Mazepin ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro has closed the distance and engaged Mazepin in a clinch.
Puro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Puro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Puro lands a body punch.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Mazepin avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Mazepin blocks a body shot from Puro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mazepin blocking some punches.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazepin blocks a body shot from Puro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Mazepin takes a shot to the head.
 It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazepin.
Puro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazepin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin prevents a body shot from Puro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Mazepin blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Puro.
Puro is working Mazepin over against the cage.
Puro misses with some punches.
Mazepin blocks a body shot from Puro.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro is leaning against Mazepin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazepin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Puro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Mazepin avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Puro lands a left hand.
Puro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mazepin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Puro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murska Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mazepin.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Mazepin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazepin has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro misses with a punch to the body.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Puro clinches.
Puro gets through Mazepin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puro pushes Mazepin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murska Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazepin.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Mazepin.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazepin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro cracks Mazepin with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Mazepin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
Puro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazepin.
A short uppercut from Puro.
Mazepin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Puro.
Mazepin wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
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!
Mazepin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazepin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazepin can do to turn this around?
Puro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazepin.
Mazepin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro works on Mazepin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Puro.
Mazepin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin takes a shot to the head.
The cut above Fedor Mazepin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazepin.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazepin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Mazepin.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Mazepin is rocked!
Puro gets through Mazepin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Puro gets a clinch.
Mazepin is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puro scores with a shot to the side of Mazepin's head.
Mazepin is still on wobbly legs! Can Puro finish him?
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Mazepin.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazepin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mazepin blocking some punches.
Mazepin seems to have recovered his senses.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Puro lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro lands a big right hand that drops Mazepin! The killer instinct kicks in and Puro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Puro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murska Puro!
Murska Puro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spratt (ranked 936 p4p, 1087 weight class) and Bobby LeBeau (ranked 131 p4p, 149 weight class). Spratt comes into the arena with Havana blaring out of the sound system. Bobby LeBeau acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Spratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Bobby LeBeau has been cut.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt avoids the body shot from LeBeau.
Spratt cracks LeBeau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spratt slips under a jab from LeBeau.
Spratt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spratt scores with a jab.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away.
LeBeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LeBeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
A big right from Spratt misses.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBeau lands with a nice combination. Spratt backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Jack Spratt has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spratt lands with a cross.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LeBeau is defended easily by Spratt.
Spratt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends LeBeau sprawling to the canvas! LeBeau rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Spratt finish him?!
LeBeau is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBeau.
Nice body punch from Spratt.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBeau throws a head kick that Spratt semi-blocks.
LeBeau throws a head kick but Spratt moves out of range.
LeBeau moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt slips under a jab.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeBeau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spratt circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Spratt misses the target.
Spratt jabs LeBeau right on the nose. LeBeau blinks but takes it well.
Jack Spratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeBeau looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Spratt.
LeBeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Spratt finish him?
That has opened up Bobby LeBeau's cut even more.
Spratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBeau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBeau.
LeBeau seems to have recovered his senses.
LeBeau circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Spratt. LeBeau falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Spratt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Spratt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Spratt made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson James (ranked 946 p4p, 2331 weight class) and Javier Pimba (ranked 114 p4p, 256 weight class). Javier Pimba has the eye of the tiger 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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pimba!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimba jabs at James's body.
Nice takedown defense from Pimba. No joy for James on that attempt.
Pimba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James moves away from the strike by Pimba.
Pimba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Pimba looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James slips a jab from Pimba.
A combination from Pimba does no damage.
Pimba falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
James is working for a submission of some sort.
James is trying to control. Pimba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Pimba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pimba defends it well.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pimba defends it well.
James is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pimba wants to get back to his feet.
James is looking for a kimura but Pimba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James working Pimba over with strikes.
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pimba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
James is working for a kimura but Pimba is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pimba is now in James's guard. A big mistake from James there, giving up the dominant position!
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pimba wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pimba is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Tyson James will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Pimba leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pimba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Tyson James has been cut.
Pimba lands with a nice body punch.
Pimba misses with a double jab
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pimba's guard.
James trying to control but Pimba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pimba can do anything to dispel that myth.
James is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Pimba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Pimba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Tyson James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Javier Pimba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pimba to the ground. James is now in Pimba's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James won't allow Pimba to get back to his feet.
James forces his way into half guard.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pimba defends it well.
James frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pimba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James trying to control the action but Pimba is working from the bottom.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pimba, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
James misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James lands an elbow.
It looks like Javier Pimba has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pimba, who protects the arm well.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Pimba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson James dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pimba falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Javier Pimba's cut even more.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pimba keeps working.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James with shots to the head and body - Pimba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Javier Pimba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Javier Pimba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson James!
Tyson James took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm not going to lie, if I lost tonight I was likely going to retire, but what's another fight? '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Reedtz (ranked 658 p4p, 1710 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 79 p4p, 188 weight class). Mono Loco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasmus Reedtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reedtz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Loco!
Loco wants to control but Reedtz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reedtz working the head and body with strikes.
Reedtz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Loco actively working from the bottom here.
Loco is staying active underneath Reedtz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Reedtz is very close to passing his half guard.
Loco moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz working some strikes from top position.
Reedtz working some strikes from top position.
Reedtz stands up over Loco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reedtz scoring with some ground and pound.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Reedtz from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Xanax For Snacks inform us that Loco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reedtz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loco's head.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reedtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reedtz landing with the ground and pound.
Reedtz lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco controls Reedtz momentarily but Reedtz frees himself.
Reedtz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reedtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loco wants to sweep but no luck.
Reedtz is working Loco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Loco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loco looking for a sweep. Not yet Loco, not yet.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco working a defensive guard here.
Reedtz content to stall in guard here.
Reedtz trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reedtz preventing the sweep.
Loco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loco is trying to control the position but Reedtz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Loco is looking for a triangle but Reedtz pushes his legs off easily.
Reedtz trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco trying to keep a closed guard but Reedtz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loco closes the distance and clinches up with Reedtz, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes Reedtz against the cage but Reedtz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reedtz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reedtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loco manages to avoid it.
Reedtz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reedtz tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reedtz to the ground. Reedtz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reedtz stuffs the takedown attempt from Loco. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasmus Reedtz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco drops his hands momentarily and Reedtz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Reedtz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Reedtz 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.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reedtz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Loco tries to buck Reedtz off but Reedtz is having none of it.
Rasmus Reedtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reedtz cracks Loco with a big elbow.
Loco is looking to reverse the position.
Reedtz working the ground and pound.
Loco is not content to let Reedtz control the position.
Reedtz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Loco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reedtz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reedtz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loco has hold of Reedtz's hands but Reedtz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
Loco moves into full guard.
Reedtz stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Loco is looking to cinch up a triangle. Reedtz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Loco's body to avoid the submission. Loco has instead reached around Reedtz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Loco arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mono Loco!
A very excited looking Mono Loco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Tripp (ranked 804 p4p, 1616 weight class) and Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 116 p4p, 244 weight class). Tarlac comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nobody Knows- The Tony RIch Project kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Tripp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tarlac!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlac tries to clinch but Tripp is having none of it.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Tarlac closes the distance but Tripp moves to the side
and Tripp counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tripp counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlac backing up. Tarlac nods at Tripp to acknowledge the strikes.
Tarlac misses with a double jab
and Tripp counters with a good low kick that Tarlac was not able to check.
Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tripp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac works over Tripp's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Tripp.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tripp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarlac swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a solid leg kick but Tripp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tarlac.
Tripp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tripp lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Tripp misses.
Tripp throws a good cross that connects.
Tarlac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarlac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tripp counters with a leg kick.
Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tarlac.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tripp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripp looks to land a body kick but Tarlac moved away.
Tarlac is looking for the big counter here.
Tarlac goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Tripp avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Tripp.
Tarlac tries to clinch up but Tripp circles away and keeps his distance.
Tripp throws a counter high kick but Tarlac was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tarlac misses with a double jab
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tripp with a nice calf kick.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tripp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tripp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tripp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tripp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tripp finds it's way through Tarlac's defenses.
Tarlac darts in trying to clinch
and Tripp counters with a nice body shot.
Tarlac looks winded!
Tarlac tries to clinch but Tripp moves out of range.
Tarlac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tripp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tripp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarlac loads up on a big right hand but Tripp slips the punch.
Tripp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tripp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripp shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tarlac eats them both and turns towards Tripp to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tarlac is rocked!
Tarlac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Tripp avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tripp.
Tripp misses the shot to the body.
Tripp throws a looping overhand right but Tarlac ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Tripp avoids it well.
Tarlac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tripp finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarlac's head.
Tripp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Tripp moves away
and Tripp counters with a body kick.
Tripp lands with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Tripp slams his shin into Tarlac's torso.
Tarlac misses with a body shot
enabling Tripp to counter with a crisp jab.
Tripp scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tripp.
Tripp lands with a nice body punch.
Tripp lands a big right hand that sends Tarlac crashing to the mat! Tripp stays standing though and waves Tarlac back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Tripp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tripp tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tripp misses with a body kick.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tripp connects with a body shot.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Tripp.
Tripp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tripp throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac unleashes a big counter combination but Tripp bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Tripp moves out of range.
Tripp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlac can do to turn this around?
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Tripp misses its target.
That kick from Tripp tenderised Tarlac's leg. Tarlac is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tripp.
Tarlac misses with a left hand
and Tripp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Tripp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tripp cracks Tarlac with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tripp misses with a low kick.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tarlac might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tripp has got the better of the exchanges.
A punch combination from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Tarlac both land. Nice combination.
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tripp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tripp feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tarlac sprawling to the canvas! Tarlac rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tripp finish him?!
Tarlac is still on wobbly legs! Can Tripp finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac is looking to clinch.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tripp connects with a jab.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Tripp is having none of it.
Tripp drops Tarlac with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tripp 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 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Tripp!
CJ Tripp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Vladimir Tarlac was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 952 p4p, 475 weight class) and Don Bronson (ranked 133 p4p, 71 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bronson's choice of entrance music: Glass Candy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronson's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bronson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Trump on that attempt.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Trump wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
Bronson is looking to chop away at Trump's legs.
Trump tries to clinch but Bronson moves away
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Trump shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump scores with a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Bronson wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Trump is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bronson holds on and takes a little breather.
Trump is pushing down on Bronson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bronson is fighting to maintain full guard but Trump has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Bronson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson looking to control.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Bronson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Bronson wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bronson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bronson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Trump has taken his back.
Bronson rolls, trying to escape but Trump keeps control of the position.
Trump is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bronson is defending well though. Trump let's go of the attempt for now.
Trump looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump working for a choke but Bronson is defending well.
Bronson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trump's arms.
Bronson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trump.
Trump tightening his grip on Bronson, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump 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.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Trump on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trump lands with an overhand left.
Trump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronson tries a quick counter leg kick but Trump is wise to it.
Trump shoots in and gets a takedown into Bronson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Donald Trump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Bronson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trump has passed into side control.
Bronson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bronson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bronson stops Trump from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Trump looking for a guillotine from mount but Bronson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson gets back to half guard.
Trump trying to control from half guard but Bronson is working away.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Bronson defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronson avoid being mounted?
Bronson is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump is pressing down on Bronson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronson is holding on for now.
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Bronson is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bronson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.
Bronson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trump moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson gets caught flat footed, as Trump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bronson pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trump won't allow Bronson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trump tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson tries to sprawl but Trump drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronson keeps working.
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Bronson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bronson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronson pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Bronson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trump shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump darts in looking for a takedown but Bronson gets double underhooks and turns Trump into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Trump jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bronson walks away with a smile on his face. Trump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trump crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and Trump gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. Trump manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trump with a poor takedown
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A cross from Bronson lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trump.
Despite the aggression on Bronson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trump gets a takedown into half guard.
Don Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Bronson defends it.
Bronson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bronson is working to get back to half guard.
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bronson is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trump has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 385 p4p, 472 weight class) and Zeta Knox (ranked 11 p4p, 16 weight class). Knox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with a hook.
Bundy tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Bundy is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Bundy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bundy.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox's coach down at Underground Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bundy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Bundy coming out on top.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
Bundy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knox sprawls and moves away.
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bundy misses with an uppercut.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundy.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt
and Bundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
As Knox tries to get set, Bundy tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Bundy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bundy moves away from the strike by Knox.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
Bundy lands with a cross.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bundy doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bundy throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Knox misses.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Bundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox lands a jab to Bundy's midsection.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Bundy does it's job there.
Bundy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Knox misses.
Bundy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knox catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
Bundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knox sprawls and moves away.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Knox avoids it well and moves away.
Zeta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Bundy moved out of range nicely.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
Bundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
Bundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundy thinking.
Zeta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundy.
Bundy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundy.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Bundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Bundy slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Bundy with an uppercut!
Ted Bundy's cut is getting worse.
Bundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundy.
Bundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Bundy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Ted Bundy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox cracks Bundy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bundy throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Bundy tries to counter by clinching up but Knox breaks away and moves out of range.
Bundy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeta Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Knox lands a big right hand that sends Bundy crashing to the mat! Knox stays standing though and waves Bundy back to his feet!
Bundy is rocked!
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Bundy is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Bundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox throws the left hand but Bundy avoids the punch easily.
Bundy throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bundy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Bundy is very close to passing his half guard.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Knox missing with punches from the bottom.
Knox gets full guard.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy landing some decent shots from guard.
Bundy trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Bundy advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bundy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Bundy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bundy.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Bundy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy lands with a punch from half guard.
Bundy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeta Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knox is trying to keep Bundy in close.
Bundy distracts Knox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ted Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Bundy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeta Knox!
After the big win, Zeta Knox made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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