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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kirzner (ranked 5562 p4p, 24508 weight class) and Reaver Main (ranked 417 p4p, 506 weight class). Reaver Main is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Israel Kirzner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reaver Main!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Main.
Kirzner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kirzner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Main sprawls well. Main wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirzner gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Main's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kirzner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Main misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reaver Main seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Main throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirzner counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Main throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirzner throws a hook but Main avoids it easily.
Kirzner swings for the body but Main moves out of range.
Main lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirzner circles away quickly and effectively.
Main keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Main wants to clinch up but Kirzner keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Main slips under a jab.
Main unleashes a big counter combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Main tries to bum rush Kirzner with a series of wild strikes but Kirzner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirzner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Main defending well as Kirzner loads up on a big left hand.
Kirzner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kirzner closes the distance and pushes Main back into the cage.
Kirzner has Main pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Main manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kirzner lands a right hand.
Main blocks an uppercut.
Main prevents a body shot from Kirzner.
Main is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kirzner is leaning against Main and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirzner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Main misses with a few strikes there.
Kirzner lands a right hook to the body.
Kirzner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Main sprawls well. Main wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirzner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Kirzner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Main ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirzner clinches up with Main and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirzner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirzner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kirzner slows down the pace here.
Kirzner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kirzner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Main wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirzner has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Kirzner to work.
Kirzner swings wildly with an uppercut but Main uses good head movement to avoid it.
Main blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirzner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Main gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirzner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Main prevents a body shot from Kirzner.
Main tries to work over Kirzner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirzner leaning against his opponent.
Kirzner prevents Main from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kirzner.
Kirzner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Main blocks a body shot from Kirzner.
Kirzner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Main looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kirzner taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirzner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirzner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Main prevents Kirzner from breaking the clinch.
Kirzner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Main pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirzner wants to take the fight to the mat but Main manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Kirzner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kirzner drives through and clinches with Main against the cage.
Kirzner wants a takedown but no success here.
Kirzner throws a punch but it's blocked by Main.
Main wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Israel Kirzner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirzner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirzner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirzner struggles to land a body shot inside as Main controls his hands.
Kirzner tries a body shot but Main blocks it.
Kirzner effectively controlling the action here.
Kirzner is trying to break the clinch but Main has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Main.
Main is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirzner has double underhooks.
Kirzner lands with a short shot to the head.
Kirzner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirzner throws a punch but it's blocked by Main.
Kirzner tries to work over Main's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirzner is struggling to control the position.
Kirzner lands a right hand.
Kirzner controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Main blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirzner misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kirzner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Kirzner to work.
Kirzner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Main can't break the clinch.
Kirzner stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Israel Kirzner.
Kirzner dodges the punch combination from Main.
Kirzner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kirzner pushes Main up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirzner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Main can do to turn this around?
Kirzner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirzner lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirzner can't find room to land a body shot as Main controls the action.
Kirzner working aggressively here.
Kirzner working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner tries to work over Main's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kirzner.
Main letting Kirzner take a breather here.
Kirzner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Main up against the cage.
Kirzner lands with a left to the head.
Kirzner avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kirzner.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Israel Kirzner.
Main uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
Main scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Main lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirzner circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner closes the distance and clinches.
Main is pressed up against the cage. Kirzner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Main down to the mat. Main avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirzner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirzner tries to land a front kick but Main steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Main tries to clinch up.
Main throws a nice looking combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirzner forces Main back against the cage and clinches.
Kirzner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Main pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Kirzner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Kirzner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirzner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Main prevents a body shot from Kirzner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirzner tries to work over Main's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirzner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Main misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Kirzner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Main looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Main, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirzner swings for the body but Main moves out of range.
No joy there for Main, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Main takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kirzner forces Main back against the cage and clinches.
Kirzner is working Main over against the cage.
Main wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirzner throws a punch but it's blocked by Main.
Kirzner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kirzner.
Main blocking some punches.
Kirzner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Main after a bit of a struggle.
Kirzner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Main's efforts to push away.
Main prevents a body shot from Kirzner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirzner misses with a body punch.
Kirzner tries to work over Main's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirzner manages to break the clinch.
Main misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirzner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Main tries to bum rush Kirzner with a series of wild strikes but Kirzner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Main avoids the head kick by Kirzner.
Kirzner clinches up against the cage.
Main is looking to control Kirzner's arms but Kirzner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Main has his back to the cage.
Kirzner has Main pressed against the cage, preventing Main from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kirzner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner stalling in the clinch.
Kirzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirzner!
Kirzner throws a right hand that Main ducks under and follows up with a left that Main also avoids with ease.
Kirzner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kirzner tries to break the clinch but Main is controlling the position.
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Main manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Main, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Main swings for the body but Kirzner moves out of range.
Reaver Main is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Main works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Main dodges the punch combination from Kirzner.
Main unleashes a big counter combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Main misses with a double jab
and Kirzner counters by clinching up.
Kirzner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirzner is pushing Main up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Main gets underhooks to prevent Kirzner's takedown attempt.
Kirzner goes for a takedown attempt but Main pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Kirzner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Main tries to clinch there but Kirzner circles away.
Kirzner tries to counter by clinching up but Main breaks away and moves out of range.
Kirzner slips a jab and a cross from Main.
Main misses with the combination.
Main takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Main looks to land a combination but Kirzner avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kirzner drives through and clinches with Main against the cage.
Main blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirzner rushes Main and presses him up against the cage.
Kirzner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Main stops a takedown attempt from Kirzner.
Main blocking some punches.
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Main misses with a few strikes there.
Kirzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reaver Main has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Israel Kirzner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirzner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Kirzner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirzner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Kirzner!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blinky Billy (ranked 22965 p4p, 23100 weight class) and Baby Boy (ranked 219 p4p, 242 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blinky Billy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billy drops Boy with a beautiful combination! Boy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Billy is looking for the KO!
 Boy is rocked!
 It looks like Baby Boy has been cut.
Billy fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Boy out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Blinky Billy!
Blinky Billy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Baby Boy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hello guys I hope you enjoy the fight even tho I didn't win the fight but still I'm happy to give my all in this performance and I promise every fight I'll jump into I'll be prepared win or lose just to give you all the best show . Tonight I came up short my opponent is tough he's very smart he know'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Jefferson (ranked 24132 p4p, 24320 weight class) and Sky Genie (ranked 714 p4p, 680 weight class). Jayson Jefferson 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayson Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sky Genie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jefferson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Genie scrambles back to his feet.
Jefferson is looking to slow Genie down with leg kicks.
Genie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Genie instigates a clinch.
Genie breaks the clinch.
Jefferson lands a big head kick that sends Genie tumbling to the mat! Jefferson takes a step backwards and waves Genie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Genie is rocked!
It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson throws a quick head kick that knocks Genie silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Jefferson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jayson Jefferson!
In his post fight interview, Jayson Jefferson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Griggs (ranked 2100 p4p, 4238 weight class) and Antoine Rushe (ranked 285 p4p, 496 weight class). Griggs's entrance music is LL Cool J- Momma Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. 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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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine Rushe!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rushe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rushe misses with a leg kick.
Rushe misses with a lunging right hand
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rushe! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rushe to his feet! Rushe is in big trouble!
Rushe is rocked!
Rushe cracks Griggs with a good jab.
Rushe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rushe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rushe! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rushe to his feet! Rushe is in big trouble!
Rushe is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Griggs.
Rushe throws a lazy body kick
and Griggs counters with a huge left! Rushe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Griggs isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rushe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Griggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
Our winner, Frankie Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 4228 p4p, 2128 weight class) and Marlon John (ranked 505 p4p, 276 weight class). Marlon John told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlon John!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson 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.
A big left from John misses.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter the offense by John and move into the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick.
John tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between John's hands.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
John defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
And John tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
John on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnarsson pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson is defending well.
John is trying to drag Gunnarsson to the mat but Gunnarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
John ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. John no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John has control of Gunnarsson's left arm, preventing Gunnarsson from doing any damage.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunnarsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of John's head.
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from John.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
John is trying to hold Gunnarsson in close to prevent damage but Gunnarsson has managed to pass into half guard.
John tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
John is trying to maintain the position but Gunnarsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
John keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gunnarsson is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
John trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John is trying to stand up here but Gunnarsson is controlling him well.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but John is working away.
John is looking to get back to full guard here but Gunnarsson has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on John's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. John knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
John tries to buck Gunnarsson off but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gunnarsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunnarsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gunnarsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gunnarsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
John is looking to regain half guard here but Gunnarsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John is trying to control Gunnarsson's posture but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from John as Gunnarsson shoots in.
Gunnarsson throws a front kick that sends John stumbling back into the cage.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
John with the counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson delivers a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Gunnarsson thuds his right hand into John's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
John gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but John checks it.
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnus Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
And John tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunnarsson lands a jab to John's midsection.
John connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gunnarsson momentarily.
Nice defenses there by John.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson cracks John with a good jab.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
Gunnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunnarsson defends it well.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
John has Gunnarsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunnarsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunnarsson with the inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
John swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
John checks the leg kick nicely there.
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
John changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunnarsson tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunnarsson defends it well.
Jab, jab by Gunnarsson - just one landing.
John gets caught napping as Gunnarsson dives in and scores a takedown. John manages to retain guard.
Gunnarsson postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunnarsson prevents John from getting back to his feet.
Gunnarsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and John works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. John wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
John pushes Gunnarsson off looking to stand but Gunnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson is thwarting John's attempts to control the position.
John tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg.
John is refusing to be controlled, as Gunnarsson sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
John moves forwards but Gunnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
John takes one to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gunnarsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
John tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunnarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
John keeps trying to improve his position.
John avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position but John is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson cracks John with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
John 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.
Gunnarsson working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position but John is working away.
John is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
John wants to get back to his feet but Gunnarsson drags him back down.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
John is trying to control Gunnarsson's posture but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position but John is working away.
John manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Gunnarsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gunnarsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
John gets full guard.
Magnus Gunnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of John's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunnarsson is one step ahead there.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
John is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
John is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
And John tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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.
Gunnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
John feints the counter takedown.
Marlon John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has John pinned against the cage. John gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunnarsson defends it well.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunnarsson defends it well.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunnarsson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gutierrez (ranked 1471 p4p, 5448 weight class) and Connor Royale (ranked 214 p4p, 567 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169
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170
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Alex Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Royale!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gutierrez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Royale to the ground. Gutierrez is now in Royale's guard.
Royale keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully.
Royale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Royale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gutierrez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez wants to pass the guard but Royale is keeping the position.
Gutierrez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez controlling from the top position.
Gutierrez forces his way into half guard.
Royale is trying to get back to full guard.
Gutierrez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gutierrez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gutierrez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Royale is trying to stand.
Royale throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Royale is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Royale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Royale wants to improve his position but Gutierrez is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gutierrez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gutierrez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Royale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gutierrez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but Royale is out of range.
Royale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutierrez misses with a low kick.
Gutierrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Royale does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Royale misses.
Royale swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Royale manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Royale has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at whitey's gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gutierrez scoring with some ground and pound.
Royale striking off his back but it's not causing Gutierrez any problems.
Royale has an active guard here but Gutierrez has managed to pass into half guard.
Gutierrez seems to be working for a kimura but Royale defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gutierrez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Royale's face.
Gutierrez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Royale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Royale from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gutierrez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gutierrez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Royale takes a swing at Gutierrez's ribcage but misses.
Royale throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.
Gutierrez throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
Royale feints a jab promting Gutierrez to slip. Royale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gutierrez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Royale misses with the combination.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Royale.
Gutierrez is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Royale does it's job there.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gutierrez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches.
Gutierrez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Royale looking for a guillotine here but Gutierrez defends easily.
Gutierrez is in close to Royale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Royale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Royale wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Royale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Royale has escaped and now he's on top!
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez controlling Royale's posture.
Gutierrez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Royale defends well.
Royale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control the position.
Royale has gone for a leg lock! Gutierrez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Royale's guard.
Gutierrez is working Royale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gutierrez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gutierrez pushing down on Royale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gutierrez lands strikes from half guard.
Gutierrez passes to full mount!
Royale takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Royale is looking to get to half guard.
Gutierrez looking to control but Royale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Royale is working to get back to half guard.
Gutierrez looking to secure an arm triangle but Royale defends it well.
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 Alex Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Royale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Gutierrez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royale connects with a single shot there.
Gutierrez tries to land a leg kick but Royale saw it coming and moves away.
Gutierrez checks the leg kick.
Royale throws a head kick that Gutierrez semi-blocks.
Gutierrez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gutierrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royale.
Royale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez throws out a powerful jab.
Gutierrez tries to clinch up but Royale circles away and keeps his distance.
Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Royale misses.
Gutierrez feinted with a counter takedown.
Royale throws a body shot but no joy.
Gutierrez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez has closed the distance and engaged Royale in a clinch.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gutierrez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Royale uses from the top position.
Gutierrez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Royale passes into side control.
Gutierrez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gutierrez actively working from the bottom here.
Royale wants to control but Gutierrez is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is looking to improve his position.
Gutierrez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Royale is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutierrez has wrist control.
Royale looking to pass the guard.
Royale stands up and waves to Gutierrez to follow him.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gutierrez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Royale is having none of it.
Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Royale moves away.
Gutierrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Royale as he jumps to the side.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gutierrez rather than just go for the knockout.
Gutierrez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Royale has time to react.
Royale throws a head kick that misses.
Gutierrez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Royale sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Gutierrez misses.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Royale.
Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale loads up on a big right hand but Gutierrez slips the punch.
Royale stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet.
Royale appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royale throws a looping overhand right but Gutierrez ducks down to avoid it.
Royale just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGutierrez.
Gutierrez scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Royale.
Gutierrez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gutierrez - that will leave a mark!
Gutierrez shoots in looking for a takedown but Royale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gutierrez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Royale misses the shot to the body.
Royale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutierrez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutierrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor Royale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Royale misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Royale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gutierrez 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gutierrez!
A victorious Alex Gutierrez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Roughneck (ranked 2533 p4p, 2023 weight class) and Beam Scotty (ranked 317 p4p, 258 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Beam Scotty enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Roughneck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beam Scotty!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roughneck to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roughneck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scotty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roughneck's guard.
Roughneck wants to sweep here but Scotty controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roughneck is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotty keeping full guard, as Roughneck tries to pass.
Roughneck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scotty's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roughneck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scotty's head.
Scotty has momentary wrist control but Roughneck slips an elbow through the middle.
Scotty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roughneck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roughneck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roughneck won't allow Scotty to sweep him here.
Roughneck looking to pass the guard.
Scotty controlling Roughneck's posture.
Roughneck passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotty is trying to control but can't.
Roughneck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scotty is just riding it out for now. Roughneck eventually gives up the hold.
Roughneck trying to control the action but Scotty is working from the bottom.
Scotty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roughneck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roughneck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scotty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Roughneck seems content to control.
Roughneck is keen to just control but Scotty is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roughneck drives through and clinches with Scotty against the cage.
Roughneck is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scotty gets underhooks to prevent Roughneck's takedown attempt.
Scotty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roughneck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scotty prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Roughneck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scotty misses with a punch to the body.
Roughneck tries to throw a body punch but Scotty avoids it by throwing Roughneck back against the cage.
Good body shot from Roughneck.
A short right from Scotty on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotty tries to work over Roughneck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Roughneck.
Roughneck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roughneck taking a breather.
Scotty cracks Roughneck with a nice body shot.
Roughneck is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scotty tries a body shot but Roughneck blocks it.
Roughneck prevents a body shot from Scotty.
Roughneck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scotty backwards.
Scotty lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Jared Roughneck has been cut.
Scotty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scotty lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scotty stops a takedown attempt from Roughneck.
Roughneck lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roughneck seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Scotty has recovered full guard.
Scotty seems keen to control Roughneck's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Roughneck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Roughneck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scotty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roughneck manages to avoid it.
Scotty darts in trying to clinch
so Roughneck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roughneck distracts Scotty with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roughneck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scotty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roughneck chips away with some ground and pound.
Roughneck cracks Scotty with a solid left hand.
Roughneck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughneck wants to control from the top but Scotty keeps moving.
Scotty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roughneck trying to control but Scotty is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roughneck is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scotty is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Roughneck connects with a couple of short punches.
Roughneck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scotty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roughneck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roughneck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roughneck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scotty can do to turn this around?
Roughneck lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roughneck tries to free his leg and advance position but Scotty is retaining full guard.
Scotty 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.
Roughneck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roughneck trying to control but Scotty is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roughneck looking to sit in guard and control but Scotty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scotty stopping the sweep attempt from Roughneck.
Roughneck working a defensive guard but Scotty manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Roughneck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roughneck gets back to half guard.
Roughneck wants to get back to full guard.
Roughneck looking for submissions off his back.
Scotty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roughneck is trying to maintain the position but Scotty is very close to passing his half guard.
Roughneck is looking to improve his position.
Scotty not doing much here.
Roughneck wants to improve his position but Scotty is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roughneck trying to hold on to Scotty's head to control him but Scotty postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Roughneck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jared Roughneck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Scotty tries to clinch up but Roughneck circles away and keeps his distance.
Roughneck digs a good body shot into Scotty's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scotty. Roughneck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch but Roughneck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roughneck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scotty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roughneck misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roughneck. Scotty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roughneck lands with a good body shot.
Scotty tries to clinch but Roughneck is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotty scores with a sloppy right hand. Roughneck should have avoided that one.
Scotty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roughneck.
Roughneck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scotty throws the left hand but Roughneck avoids the punch easily.
Roughneck thuds a left hand into Scotty's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scotty tries to clinch but Roughneck is having none of it.
Roughneck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown but Scotty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scotty wants to counter with a clinch but Roughneck pushes him away.
Scotty missing with a left hand there. Roughneck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roughneck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beam Scotty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scotty wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Roughneck.
Roughneck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scotty has closed the distance and engaged Roughneck in a clinch.
Scotty lands a nice uppercut.
Roughneck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scotty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scotty swings wildly with an uppercut but Roughneck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beam Scotty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Roughneck.
Roughneck breaks from the clinch.
Scotty misses with a combination
and Roughneck counters with a left and a right that stings Scotty.
Beam Scotty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scotty tries to clinch
and Roughneck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scotty misses with a looping left.
Roughneck connects with a looping right hand.
Roughneck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scotty doesn't seem bothered though.
Roughneck lands with an uppercut that bounces Scotty off the cage and back into range.
Scotty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roughneck.
Roughneck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roughneck clinches.
Scotty tries to work over Roughneck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roughneck breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotty has Roughneck up against the cage in a clinch.
Scotty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scotty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roughneck's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scotty.
Scotty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roughneck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scotty lands an elbow that stopped Roughneck in his tracks for a moment.
Roughneck is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Roughneck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scotty has a couple of punches blocked by Roughneck.
Scotty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roughneck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scotty tries to work over Roughneck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scotty has a couple of punches blocked by Roughneck.
A head punch on the inside from Scotty fails to land.
Roughneck breaks the clinch.
Scotty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roughneck.
Jared Roughneck is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotty works Roughneck's body with a nice hook.
Scotty misses with a series of wild punches.
Roughneck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scotty sprawls and moves away.
Scotty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roughneck jabs at Scotty's body.
Jared Roughneck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scotty wants to clinch up but Roughneck keeps it at a distance.
Roughneck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roughneck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scotty moves away.
Scotty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scotty has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Scotty tries to clinch up
and Roughneck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roughneck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Roughneck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roughneck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Roughneck!
An out of breath Jared Roughneck 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 2259 p4p, 1944 weight class) and Jameson Dentler (ranked 292 p4p, 255 weight class). 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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8 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jameson Dentler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler gets the takedown into side control.
Dentler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Dentler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dentler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brooks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dentler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Dentler crashes against the mat.
Dentler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dentler working the ground and pound but Brooks is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dentler scores with punches from side control.
Dentler is trying to ground and pound but Brooks uses the momentary lack of control by Dentler to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks pushes Dentler off looking to stand but Dentler dives back in and keeps control.
Dentler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brooks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dentler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brooks has one foot on Dentler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dentler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brooks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dentler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dentler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brooks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brooks wants to stand up but Dentler is controlling him.
Dentler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentler trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dentler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dentler lands a couple of digs.
Dentler throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely.
Dentler prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Dentler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dentler won't allow Brooks to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dentler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dentler shoots in and bounces Brooks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dentler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dentler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dentler trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Dentler lands a couple of elbows.
Dentler lands a couple of elbows.
Dentler throws a big right hand that misses.
Dentler stops Brooks from standing up.
Dentler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brooks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dentler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooks's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Dentler fails to land.
Dentler prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Dentler lands with a light punch inside.
Dentler lands an uppercut.
Dentler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dentler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooks's efforts to push away.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Dentler is controlling the position.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Brooks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dentler keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks tries to clinch but Dentler is having none of it.
Dentler dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dentler blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Dentler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dentler lands with a straight right. Brooks didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Eric Brooks has been cut.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Dentler throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
Brooks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brooks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dentler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dentler distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dentler throws a big elbow that misses.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dentler.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Dentler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dentler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brooks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dentler lands a couple of elbows.
Brooks wants to stand and escape but Dentler is having none of it.
Dentler cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.
Dentler is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dentler wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Dentler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dentler is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dentler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentler postures up and lands a big shot to Brooks's brow.
Dentler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Dentler slips an elbow through the middle.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dentler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dentler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brooks misses with a leg kick
and Dentler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dentler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dentler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dentler working the ground and pound.
Dentler is trying to ground and pound but Brooks uses the momentary lack of control by Dentler to regain half guard.
Dentler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler drops an elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Dentler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brooks is looking to escape.
Dentler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brooks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dentler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dentler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dentler throwing shots but Brooks is blocking nicely.
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.
Dentler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dentler with the ground and pound but Brooks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dentler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dentler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dentler postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dentler.
Brooks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dentler.
Dentler looks up at the clock and then as Brooks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dentler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dentler lands a few punches from side control.
Brooks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brooks prevents Dentler from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Dentler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Brooks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dentler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brooks scores with a nice body kick.
Dentler blocks a leg kick.
Dentler shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Dentler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dentler or perhaps it was just good defense by Brooks, which made it look bad.
Dentler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dentler somewhat.
Eric Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Dentler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brooks.
Brooks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dentler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dentler dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dentler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Dentler blocks the low kick.
Dentler shoots in and gets a takedown into Brooks's guard.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dentler throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely.
Brooks pushes Dentler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Brooks misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Brooks lands but Dentler takes it in his stride.
Dentler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dentler.
Eric Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brooks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dentler fails to land the takedown.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dentler manages to avoid it.
Dentler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dentler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brooks!
Dentler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks parries the strikes from Dentler easily there. Dentler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brooks to escape.
Brooks defending against the ground and pound.
Brooks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dentler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dentler misses with the ground and pound.
Dentler advances to full mount.
Jameson Dentler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dentler content just to control the position here.
Dentler is continuing to stall.
Brooks is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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.
Dentler wants to control the pace but Brooks is squirming around nicely.
Dentler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dentler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dentler trying to control but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
Dentler blocks Brooks's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dentler 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Dentler!
Jameson Dentler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dark Knight Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 951 p4p, 1217 weight class) and Fernando Martinez (ranked 37 p4p, 50 weight class). Fernando Martinez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinez's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martinez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martinez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
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!
Khan has Martinez pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Khan taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to stall.
Khan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
Martinez presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khan avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Martinez lands a slapping body shot.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
Martinez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Martinez has Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan working aggressively here.
Martinez tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Khan is trying to stall.
Khan'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.
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Martinez looks winded!
Khan tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Khan.
Khan stalls.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan takes a shot to the head.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan slowing the pace effectively.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martinez lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genghis Khan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khan.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martinez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Khan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Khan forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
A short left from Khan.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Genghis Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Khan.
Khan'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.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Khan tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Martinez - that landed with a thud.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martinez lands a damaging elbow.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Martinez taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan lands a shot to the body.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Khan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan stalls.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan is pushing Martinez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Martinez blocking some punches.
Khan stalling in the clinch.
Khan misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Khan.
Khan misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Khan tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Khan has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Khan works on Martinez's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan gets through Martinez'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.
Genghis Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Genghis Khan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Khan steps in with a hook that catches Martinez right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Khan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Martinez looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reima Poika (ranked 937 p4p, 706 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 117 p4p, 86 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wright 's choice of entrance music: Come out to play . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Poika!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poika misses with a wild body shot.
Poika looks to throw a body kick
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Poika misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poika closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poika misses with a head kick.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Poika throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Poika with a body shot.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright throws out a counter right but Poika avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Poika.
Poika with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a left and a right that stings Poika.
Poika has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Poika misses with a jab to the body
and Wright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wright 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
Wright lands with a kick to the temple. Poika shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poika moves into the clinch.
Wright stops a takedown attempt from Poika.
Wright misses with some punches.
Poika misses with the head strike.
Wright gets through Poika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poika is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wright lands a body punch.
Poika blocks an uppercut.
Poika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poika misses with the head strike.
Poika working aggressively here.
Poika is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reima Poika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
Wright blocks a body shot from Poika.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wright s head.
Poika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poika manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Poika is predictable there
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Poika throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poika misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poika doesn't seem bothered though.
Poika shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Poika's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Poika.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poika lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poika scores with a jab.
Poika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poika lands a jab to Wright 's midsection.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Wright 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Poika drives through with a takedown into Wright 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wright keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Poika looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Poika throws a strike but Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright content to stall in guard here.
Poika has his foot on Wright 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Poika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poika is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poika wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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 Reima Poika will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poika on the side of the head.
Poika misses with a kick to the body
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poika. That one must have hurt.
Poika changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wright tries to avoid it but Poika manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wright to the ground. Wright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Poika.
Poika throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Poika moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Poika.
Poika fails to land the takedown.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws the left hand but Poika avoids the punch easily.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Poika.
Poika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright stuffs the takedown attempt from Poika. Poika gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reima Poika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poika.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poika scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poika misses with a body kick.
Poika moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wright blocks the body kick.
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poika takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poika blocks a jab.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright avoids a kick to the body.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Poika throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a head kick.
It looked like Poika was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Poika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright throws a head kick but Poika moves out of range.
Poika shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wright manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Poika not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika throwing strikes but missing.
Poika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poika passes Wright 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poika wants to take a breather but Wright is having none of it.
Poika throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poika has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poika landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Poika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poika in particular looking to stall.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poika is working away from the top position though.
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 Reima Poika will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Poika scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Wright .
Poika tries for a takedown but Wright circles away easily
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
Poika throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Poika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Poika or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright , which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reima Poika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poika throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wright .
Poika throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright slips under a jab from Poika.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Poika.
Poika is looking to wear down Wright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Poika misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a head kick. That will keep Poika thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Poika throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poika looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Wright is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Poika scores with a kick to the body.
Poika takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 Poika is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright thuds his right hand into Poika's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Poika is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poika tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poika misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a huge left! Poika is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wright isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Poika from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wright !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright !
Cleon Wright is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Cleon Wright gave a big smile as he said 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game This can crusher is a bum im retiring in abit '.
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