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RFC: Xmas Night Delight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lou Scannon (ranked 25158 p4p, 6168 weight class) and Reza Khojastehpour (ranked 284 p4p, 240 weight class). Scannon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Darkness. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lou Scannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reza Khojastehpour!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khojastehpour swings for the body but Scannon moves out of range.
Scannon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khojastehpour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scannon 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.
Khojastehpour misses with a looping left.
Khojastehpour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scannon looks to land a combination but Khojastehpour avoids it well.
Scannon ducks under a wild hook from Khojastehpour.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khojastehpour slips under a jab from Scannon.
Scannon moves out of range as Khojastehpour strikes.
Scannon ducks under a wild hook from Khojastehpour.
Scannon appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scannon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khojastehpour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scannon manages to avoid it.
Scannon slips under a jab.
Khojastehpour scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scannon doesn't seem bothered though.
Scannon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scannon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khojastehpour connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scannon momentarily.
Scannon throws out a loose jab but Khojastehpour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scannon drops his hands momentarily and Khojastehpour takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khojastehpour connects with a body shot that sends Scannon's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Khojastehpour.
Scannon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scannon moves out of range as Khojastehpour strikes.
Khojastehpour works Scannon's body with a nice hook.
Khojastehpour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khojastehpour smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khojastehpour misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scannon counters with a two punch combo.
Khojastehpour has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khojastehpour's corner calls for a 1-2. Khojastehpour obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khojastehpour misses with a wild body shot.
Scannon appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Khojastehpour misses.
Scannon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khojastehpour thuds a left hand into Scannon's body.
Khojastehpour throws the left hand but Scannon avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scannon.
Scannon throws a nice looking combination but Khojastehpour bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour misses with a right hand
enabling Scannon to counter with a crisp jab.
Khojastehpour throws a body shot but no joy.
Khojastehpour digs a good body shot into Scannon's ribs.
Scannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khojastehpour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khojastehpour swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scannon counters by moving into the clinch.
Scannon misses with the head strike.
Scannon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scannon throws a head punch that misses.
Scannon lands an uppercut.
Scannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khojastehpour has a couple of punches blocked by Scannon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khojastehpour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khojastehpour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour throws a head punch that misses.
Khojastehpour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scannon breaks from the clinch.
Khojastehpour connects with the punch.
Scannon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour digs a good hook to Scannon's body.
Scannon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khojastehpour is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scannon.
Scannon is looking to counter punch.
Khojastehpour misses with a hook to the body
and Scannon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scannon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khojastehpour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khojastehpour lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Khojastehpour.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khojastehpour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scannon manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Khojastehpour dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Scannon swings widly with a right hand
and Khojastehpour counters with a stiff right hand.
Khojastehpour stuns Scannon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khojastehpour connects with a body shot that sends Scannon's belly button to the back.
Khojastehpour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khojastehpour lands with a right hand.
Khojastehpour throws the left hand but Scannon avoids the punch easily.
Scannon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khojastehpour dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khojastehpour just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scannon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khojastehpour scores with the left hand. Scannon knows he should have avoided that one.
Khojastehpour misses the body punch
and Scannon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khojastehpour ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khojastehpour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scannon.
Khojastehpour throws a right hand that misses
and Scannon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khojastehpour connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scannon's hands.
The crowd cheers as Khojastehpour lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scannon doesn't seem phased though.
Khojastehpour lands with a straight right. Scannon didn't see that one coming.
Khojastehpour misses with a looping left.
Khojastehpour throws an off balance right hand
and Scannon counters with a stiff right hand.
Khojastehpour throws a jab when Scannon was well out of range.
Scannon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khojastehpour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scannon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scannon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khojastehpour getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scannon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khojastehpour thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khojastehpour misses with a jab to the body
enabling Scannon to counter with a crisp jab.
Scannon avoids the body shot from Khojastehpour.
Scannon is looking for a counter combo.
Scannon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scannon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khojastehpour rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khojastehpour manages to avoid it.
Scannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour throws a poor cross that misses
and Scannon counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scannon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour dips to his left and cracks Scannon with an uppercut!
Khojastehpour throws the left hand but Scannon avoids the punch easily.
Scannon throws a series of punches but Khojastehpour moves out of range.
Scannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khojastehpour has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khojastehpour lands a jab.
Khojastehpour throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khojastehpour closes the distance and pushes Scannon back into the cage.
Khojastehpour misses with the head strike.
Scannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour throws a head punch that misses.
Khojastehpour tries a body shot but Scannon blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khojastehpour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Scannon.
Scannon blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scannon.
Scannon lands a hook that snaps the head of Khojastehpour backwards.
Scannon wants to break free but Khojastehpour has control.
A head punch on the inside from Scannon fails to land.
Scannon misses with a punch on the inside.
Khojastehpour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Khojastehpour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lou Scannon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khojastehpour fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scannon working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Khojastehpour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Khojastehpour throws a jab when Scannon was well out of range.
Khojastehpour connects with a looping right hand.
Khojastehpour stuns Scannon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khojastehpour throws a body punch but Scannon moves out of range.
Scannon is looking for a counter combo.
Scannon throws a poor cross that misses
and Khojastehpour counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khojastehpour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scannon.
Khojastehpour connects with a looping right hand.
Khojastehpour fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scannon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khojastehpour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Khojastehpour misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Scannon.
Khojastehpour now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scannon throws a lazy right hand but Khojastehpour sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khojastehpour doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scannon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khojastehpour.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khojastehpour, as that shot connected.
Khojastehpour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khojastehpour lands with an uppercut that bounces Scannon off the cage and back into range.
Scannon keeps the fight on the outside.
Scannon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khojastehpour listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scannon throws the left hand but Khojastehpour avoids the punch easily.
Scannon misses with a body shot.
Scannon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scannon misses with a jab to the body
enabling Khojastehpour to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Scannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour misses with a body shot
and Scannon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scannon throws a body punch but Khojastehpour moves out of range.
No joy there for Scannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khojastehpour throws a body shot but no joy.
Scannon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khojastehpour misses with a lunging right hand
and Scannon counters with a nice uppercut.
Khojastehpour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour scores with a hook to the body. Scannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scannon's corner calls for a 1-2. Scannon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scannon walks into a stiff left hand from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour moves out of range of the strikes.
Khojastehpour misses the body punch
and Scannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khojastehpour jabs at Scannon's body.
Lou Scannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khojastehpour tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Khojastehpour.
Scannon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scannon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khojastehpour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scannon.
A little feinted left hand from Scannon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Scannon misses.
Scannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khojastehpour moves away.
Scannon slips under a jab.
Scannon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scannon throws a hook but Khojastehpour avoids it easily.
Scannon moves forwards but Khojastehpour connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reza Khojastehpour is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khojastehpour. Scannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scannon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khojastehpour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scannon missing with a left hand there. Khojastehpour was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khojastehpour! But no joy.
Khojastehpour works the jab nicely.
Khojastehpour blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Khojastehpour releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scannon throws a jab when Khojastehpour was well out of range.
It seemed like Khojastehpour was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Khojastehpour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khojastehpour winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Khojastehpour!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Test Fight (ranked 24471 p4p, 5857 weight class) and Curtis Rome (ranked 597 p4p, 521 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test Fight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Rome!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fight tries to close the distance and clinch but Rome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rome slaps away a takedown attempt from Fight, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rome feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fight moves in looking to clinch but Rome pushes him off.
Fight moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rome - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rome avoiding damage as Fight throws knees to the body.
Fight being controlled against the cage.
Rome gets through Fight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rome on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fight backwards.
Fight missing with knees to the body.
Rome lands a right hand.
Rome is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rome lands an uppercut.
Rome blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rome lands with a hook. Fight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rome lands with an uppercut that bounces Fight off the cage and back into range.
Rome with a nice cross.
Rome changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fight tries to avoid it but Rome manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fight to the ground. Fight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fight darts in trying to clinch
and Rome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fight tries to clinch up
and Rome counters with a straight right hand.
Fight closes the distance but Rome moves to the side
and Rome counters with a stiff right hand.
Rome has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Rome finds it's target.
Rome keeps the fight on the outside.
Rome lands a head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Rome. No joy for Fight on that attempt.
Rome lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rome somewhat.
Test Fight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Rome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fight walks into a jab.
Rome uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fight has time to react.
Fight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fight looks to clinch
and Rome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rome is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rome stuffs the takedown.
Rome tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rome lands with a right to the head.
Fight throws a head punch that misses.
Fight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fight taking a breather.
Fight misses with a punch on the inside.
Rome lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Rome. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rome.
Fight moves into range and clinches up with Rome.
A short left from Rome.
Fight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rome.
A short uppercut from Rome.
A frustrated look appears on Fight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rome pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Rome.
Fight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fight tries to clinch there but Rome circles away.
Rome lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Fight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fight wants to clinch up but Rome keeps it at a distance.
Fight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rome lands a nice shot that snaps Fight's head back.
Fight tries to clinch up
and Rome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fight defends well and Rome ends up having to push Fight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rome feints and as Fight raises his hands in defense, Rome changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rome showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rome pushing down on Fight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rome is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rome feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rome slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rome's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rome stands and throws Fight's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rome has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fight wants to control but Rome is having none of it.
Rome looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two 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.
Let's hope that Rome has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fight tries to hold on but Rome postures up.
Rome looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight is trying to escape the mount.
Fight tries to hold on but Rome pushes him away.
Fight can't escape the position.
Rome controlling his opponent.
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.
Rome is continuing to stall.
Fight is trying desperately to improve position.
Rome controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rome darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fight wants to clinch up but Rome keeps it at a distance.
Rome connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rome has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rome is struggling to control the position.
Rome lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rome.
Fight throws a punch but it's blocked by Rome.
Fight creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rome's defenses.
Rome gets through Fight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fight is trying to force a seperation but Rome has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rome is defending well for now.
Rome lands with a right to the head.
Fight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rome.
Rome managing to block the knees to the body from Fight.
Rome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Rome.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Rome as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rome is trying to stall.
Rome scores with a shot to the side of Fight's head.
Fight tries to break free but Rome pushes him back against the cage.
Rome presses Fight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rome avoids the elbow strike from Fight, against the cage.
Fight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rome lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rome is struggling to control the position.
Rome lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Rome.
A short right from Rome.
Rome scores with a hook to the body.
Rome stalls.
Rome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Rome.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curtis Rome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rome has Fight pressed against the cage.
Fight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rome is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fight is defending well.
Rome scores with a shot to the side of Fight's head.
Rome blocks an elbow strike.
Fight breaks from the clinch.
Curtis Rome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rome clinches up against the cage.
Fight is trying to pull guard but Rome has him pressed against the cage.
Fight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fight backwards.
Rome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fight is looking to control Rome's arms but Rome gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fight has his back to the cage.
Rome lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome lands a body punch.
Rome stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Curtis Rome is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rome is pushing Fight up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rome avoids a wild elbow strike from Fight.
Fight can't get the takedown.
Rome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fight or not.
Fight stalling.
Fight tries to score a body lock takedown but Rome shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Fight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rome is defending well.
Fight misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rome not doing much here.
Fight tries to get to full guard but Rome has control of the leg.
Curtis Rome has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rome takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Test Fight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Rome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rome has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Rome!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benji Torres (ranked 25146 p4p, 4974 weight class) and Android Boxer (ranked 685 p4p, 537 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torres misses with a body shot
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer works the jab nicely.
Torres 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.
Boxer misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Android Boxer has been cut.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Torres lands a jab.
Boxer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torres checks it well.
Torres lands a big uppercut and Boxer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boxer looks OK. Torres waves Boxer back to his feet!
 Boxer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Torres fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boxer has eaten all the pies!
Torres cracks Boxer with an open hand slap.
Boxer is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?
Boxer slips a straight right by Torres.
Boxer seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Torres drops Boxer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boxer looks back up at him and smiles so Torres waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Torres drops Boxer with a huge uppercut! Boxer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Torres is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Torres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Matilla (ranked 5652 p4p, 6432 weight class) and Billy Wilson (ranked 568 p4p, 613 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilson's choice of entrance music: Under the knife. Billy Wilson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Matilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matilla is looking to reverse the position.
Matilla looks to move to half guard but instead Wilson has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson working Matilla over with strikes here.
Matilla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Matilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson landing strikes from the mount.
Wilson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matilla is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson throws some wild stikes that Matilla manages to avoid easily.
Wilson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wilson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wilson looking to ground and pound but Matilla is blocking nicely.
Wilson prevents Matilla from getting the reversal.
Matilla gets back to half guard.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Matilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matilla trying to control here.
Matilla is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matilla's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Matilla is trying to stand.
Matilla is trying to control but can't.
Matilla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Matilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson throwing shots but Matilla is blocking nicely.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matilla wants to get back to his feet.
Matilla is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Matilla is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matilla is keeping the position for now.
Wilson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matilla keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Matilla is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matilla is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matilla tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Matilla defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matilla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Matilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wilson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
Wilson working for a submission but Matilla is keeping him at bay.
Wilson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matilla?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matilla tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matilla manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Matilla is keeping the position.
Matilla controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Matilla keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Matilla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matilla trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Matilla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson prevents Matilla from getting back to his feet.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matilla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matilla trying to remain calm as Wilson controls from the top position.
Wilson working the ground and pound from side control.
Matilla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Matilla regains half guard.
Matilla is looking to improve his position.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Matilla trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Matilla is defending well.
Wilson is trying to control. Matilla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matilla trying to control here.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matilla won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Matilla's temple.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matilla keeps working.
Matilla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Matilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Matilla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Matilla defends the submission attempt.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matilla defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matilla is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matilla avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson trying to control the action but Matilla is working from the bottom.
Wilson is pressing down on Matilla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matilla is holding on for now.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matilla's head.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matilla defending well though.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Matilla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matilla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matilla wants to get back to his feet.
Matilla punching from the bottom.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson throwing shots but Matilla is blocking nicely.
Matilla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matilla is trying to stand.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Billy Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matilla quickly recovers to half guard.
Matilla wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Matilla is having none of it.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson trying to control from Matilla's half guard. Matilla has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wilson trying to control but Matilla is working from the bottom.
Matilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matilla is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson trying to move into half guard but instead Matilla has managed to sweep!
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matilla stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Matilla from standing up.
Wilson 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.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matilla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matilla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matilla throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matilla is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matilla trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Old School Training inform us that Wilson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wilson wants to sweep here but Matilla controlling him for the moment.
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Matilla pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anton Matilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matilla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Matilla's guard.
Wilson throws a strike but Matilla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matilla defends well.
Matilla is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Matilla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anton Matilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matilla tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Matilla won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matilla manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Matilla keeps moving.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matilla's guard.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Matilla is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matilla won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Matilla wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson trying to control the action but Matilla is working from the bottom.
Matilla is trying to stand.
Matilla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matilla wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matilla wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Matilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Wilson.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Wilson!
A relieved looking Billy Wilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Im Here (ranked 4084 p4p, 3652 weight class) and Warren Peace (ranked 421 p4p, 387 weight class). Peace has chosen Somebody Gonna Get It as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Im Here!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warren Peace!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Here shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peace counters with a left to the body.
Here shoots in for a takedown but Peace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Here with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peace counters with a right hand that sends Here tumbling to the canvas! Can Peace finish him? He dives into Here's guard looking to do just that!
 It looks like Im Here has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Im Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Here is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peace is working Here over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peace cracks Here with a solid left hand.
 Here is rocked!
Here had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peace defends it easily.
Peace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Here. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peace postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Here covers up, he's hurt! Peace keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Peace and the ref steps in to end the fight! Peace can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warren Peace!
Warren Peace gave a mention to Redemption ink in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theo Trivette (ranked 2627 p4p, 5140 weight class) and Kareem Oweet (ranked 299 p4p, 481 weight class). Oweet comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here In Liberty City kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo Trivette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kareem Oweet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oweet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trivette takes the fight into the clinch.
Oweet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oweet is trying to force a seperation but Trivette has the dominant position.
Oweet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Trivette.
Trivette blocks an uppercut.
Oweet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oweet throws a punch but it's blocked by Trivette.
Oweet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trivette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oweet blocks an uppercut.
Oweet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trivette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trivette lands a hook that snaps the head of Oweet backwards.
Trivette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trivette scores with a shot to the side of Oweet's head.
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!
Oweet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trivette misses with a body punch.
Trivette working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oweet controlling the action here for a moment.
Oweet takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Trivette scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oweet misses with some punches.
Oweet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oweet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trivette backwards.
Trivette stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trivette misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oweet.
Trivette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oweet backwards.
Trivette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Trivette.
Oweet looks winded!
Oweet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oweet letting Trivette take a breather here.
A short right from Trivette.
Trivette prevents Oweet from breaking the clinch.
Trivette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Trivette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trivette breaks the clinch.
Oweet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trivette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oweet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trivette to score with a decent uppercut.
Oweet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oweet is rocked!
Trivette is looking to slow Oweet down with leg kicks.
Oweet is still on wobbly legs! Can Trivette finish him?
Trivette is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Oweet flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Oweet is out cold! Trivette holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theo Trivette!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorvald Espensen (ranked 1967 p4p, 285 weight class) and Chris Steve (ranked 76 p4p, 7 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorvald Espensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Steve!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Espensen.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Espensen takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Thorvald Espensen has been cut.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Espensen scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Espensen in his tracks for a moment.
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Espensen is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Espensen shrugs off.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve lands a left hand.
Espensen takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Espensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Espensen backwards.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Espensen misses with some punches.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
Thorvald Espensen's cut is getting worse.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve digs a right hand into Espensen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Espensen's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve lands a left hand.
Espensen is rocked!
Espensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Espensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve pushes Espensen against the cage. Steve is working some dirty boxing. Steve pushes off with a quick right hook! Espensen goes down! Espensen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Steve moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
A very excited looking Chris Steve made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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