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CMMA 114 Warrior v McWrestler PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Williams (ranked 4075 p4p, 3789 weight class) and Vitorio Santos (ranked 540 p4p, 515 weight class). The key to victory for James Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitorio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands with a nice body kick.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Santos fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch lands to the side of Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
 Santos is rocked!
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!
Good shot there by Williams.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitorio Santos.
Santos shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Santos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams feints a jab promting Santos to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos avoids the head kick by Williams.
James Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice combo by Williams! Oh, that's hurt him - Santos falls to the canvas and Williams follows him into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Williams controlling the pace.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Williams wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
James Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams feints a jab promting Santos to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Santos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
James Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a head kick that Santos semi-blocks.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Williams looks to throw a body kick
and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Santos pushing down on Williams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is trying for a kimura here. Williams looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitorio Santos!
Vitorio Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stillwell (ranked 2902 p4p, 3257 weight class) and Elias Korpela (ranked 353 p4p, 393 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stillwell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Burning Heart. 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Stillwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Korpela!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korpela as he avoids it easily.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stillwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Korpela's head.
Stillwell working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stillwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stillwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korpela has momentary wrist control but Stillwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Stillwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stillwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stillwell with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korpela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stillwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Stillwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stillwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillwell postures up in Korpela's guard and throws a big left but Korpela blocks it.
Stillwell connects with a couple of short punches.
Stillwell throwing strikes from guard but Korpela blocks nicely.
Stillwell lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at Finland's Finest MMA Gym inform us that Korpela has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stillwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stillwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stillwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Korpela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stillwell.
Stillwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stillwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stillwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell 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.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.
Stillwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.
Stillwell cracks Korpela with a solid left hand.
Stillwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stillwell stands up over Korpela, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Korpela being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korpela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stillwell chips away with some ground and pound.
Stillwell 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.
Stillwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stillwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stillwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Stillwell postures up and lands a big shot to Korpela's brow.
Stillwell is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stillwell is looking to advance position but Korpela has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell working to try and regain half guard.
Korpela controlling from mount.
Korpela avoids the attempt from Stillwell to control.
Stillwell regains half guard.
Stillwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Korpela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stillwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stillwell missing with punches from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stillwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stillwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stillwell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Korpela wants to get back to his feet but Stillwell is dominant here and he's now got Korpela's back!
Stillwell throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Korpela!
Korpela staying busy and making it hard for Stillwell to control.
Stillwell is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Korpela up.
Stillwell trying to control momentarily.
Stillwell scores with punches from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stillwell lands with a hammerfist to the side of Korpela's head.
Stillwell is punishing Korpela with some ground and pound.
Stillwell punches Korpela on the ear.
Korpela is rocked!
Korpela is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpela is trying to remain composed but Stillwell is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Korpela is still in real trouble! Can Stillwell finish him?
Stillwell lands strikes from the back and Korpela isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stillwell!
Jason Stillwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Collins (ranked 1185 p4p, 3743 weight class) and Daniko Montpoisante (ranked 157 p4p, 435 weight class). Daniko Montpoisante acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniko Montpoisante!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montpoisante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Collins misses with a leg kick.
Montpoisante moves out of range of the body kick.
Montpoisante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Montpoisante misses.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins rushes Montpoisante and presses him up against the cage.
Montpoisante digs a right hand into Collins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collins's gas tank.
Collins pushes Montpoisante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montpoisante swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montpoisante backwards.
Collins leaning against his opponent.
Collins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montpoisante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins is leaning against Montpoisante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Collins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Montpoisante scores with a shot to the side of Collins's head.
Collins digs a right hand underneath Montpoisante's ribcage. Montpoisante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been informed that Montpoisante has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collins lands an elbow just above Montpoisante 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montpoisante breaks the clinch.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montpoisante is rocked!
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins connects with a superb combination that knocks Montpoisante out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Collins before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Montpoisante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Collins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ouje Bougoumou (ranked 2012 p4p, 2628 weight class) and Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 275 p4p, 357 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ouje Bougoumou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bougoumou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bougoumou tries to score with a low kick but Stanley moves his leg out of the way.
Bougoumou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bougoumou throws a leg kick but Stanley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bougoumou tries to clinch there but Stanley circles away.
Stanley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bougoumou throws a wild body kick that Stanley sees coming a mile off.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bougoumou ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Bougoumou throws a leg kick
and Stanley counters with a series of strikes. Bougoumou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stanley checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougoumou lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stanley doesn't manage to clinch there - Bougoumou circles away.
Bougoumou scores with a hook.
Bougoumou lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bougoumou connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bougoumou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bougoumou pushes Stanley away with a front kick.
Stanley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanley is looking to chop away at Bougoumou's legs.
Stanley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bougoumou looks for the body kick but Stanley saw that one coming.
Bougoumou swings widly with a right hand
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bougoumou throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Bougoumou tries to land a front kick but Stanley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bougoumou misses with a straight right.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bougoumou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stanley misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bougoumou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stanley can pounce on him.
Bougoumou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stanley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bougoumou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bougoumou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bougoumou lands a nice hook to Stanley's body. Stanley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stanley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bougoumou darts in and clinches Stanley up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanley.
Stanley lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
Bougoumou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Bougoumou.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Bougoumou.
Stanley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou blocks an uppercut.
Bougoumou tries a body shot but Stanley blocks it.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Bougoumou controls his hands.
Bougoumou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stanley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanley lands with a right to the head.
Bougoumou wants to stall.
Bougoumou pushes Stanley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stanley prevents a body shot from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou tries to throw a body punch but Stanley avoids it by throwing Bougoumou back against the cage.
Bougoumou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bougoumou.
Stanley prevents a body shot from Bougoumou.
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bougoumou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as Bougoumou controls the action.
Stanley prevents a body shot from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bougoumou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stanley tries to work over Bougoumou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Bougoumou backwards.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Bougoumou backwards.
Bougoumou struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanley controls his hands.
Bougoumou lands a left hand.
Bougoumou holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bougoumou misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Ouje Bougoumou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bougoumou misses with a low kick.
Bougoumou scores with a spinning back kick!
Bougoumou throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bougoumou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bougoumou feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Stanley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bougoumou fakes the leg kick and cracks Stanley in the body.
Stanley checks a low kick from Bougoumou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Bougoumou misses with a body kick.
Bougoumou throws a leg kick but Stanley moved away.
Good leg kick by Bougoumou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bougoumou wants to land a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bougoumou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Bougoumou misses.
Stanley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bougoumou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bougoumou doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanley circles away.
Stanley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Bougoumou is out of range.
Bougoumou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bougoumou throws a leg kick
and Stanley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bougoumou! Stanley lets Bougoumou back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Bougoumou is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley moves into the clinch.
Oh Bougoumou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as Bougoumou controls the action.
Stanley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bougoumou to his knees! Stanley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Michael Stanley!
Our winner, Roger Michael Stanley, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benson Mason (ranked 1312 p4p, 2853 weight class) and Patrick Turgeon (ranked 165 p4p, 342 weight class). Patrick Turgeon 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benson Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Turgeon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason lands a big right hand that sends Turgeon crashing to the mat! Mason stays standing though and waves Turgeon back to his feet!
 It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Turgeon is out of range.
Turgeon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mason with a body shot.
Turgeon misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a nice right hand that sends Turgeon toppling to the canvas! Turgeon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mason finish him?!
Turgeon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Turgeon's belly button to the back.
Turgeon is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Turgeon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mason from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Turgeon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Mason!
A relieved looking Benson Mason 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 1296 p4p, 1289 weight class) and Vladimir Rurikovich (ranked 187 p4p, 185 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Rurikovich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rurikovich manages to avoid it.
Rurikovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Rurikovich tries to clinch up
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rurikovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rurikovich at a distance.
Rurikovich tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson swings for the body but Rurikovich moves out of range.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rurikovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rurikovich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rurikovich has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Rurikovich misses with a body punch.
Rurikovich pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Rurikovich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rurikovich.
Rurikovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rurikovich backwards.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rurikovich blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Rurikovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Rurikovich.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurikovich.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Rurikovich misses with a knee strike.
Rurikovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Rurikovich.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Rurikovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow over the top.
Rurikovich misses with the head strike.
Rurikovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rurikovich.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Rurikovich, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is stalling here.
Rurikovich looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson 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.
Rurikovich working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rurikovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rurikovich lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Rurikovich is struggling to control the position.
Jackson trying to stall but Rurikovich improves his position.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Rurikovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rurikovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Rurikovich has Jackson pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Rurikovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rurikovich gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Rurikovich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rurikovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rurikovich closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rurikovichs head.
Rurikovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rurikovich misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rurikovich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurikovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Rurikovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rurikovich backwards.
Rurikovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rurikovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Rurikovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Rurikovich, against the cage.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rurikovich backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rurikovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rurikovich tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Rurikovich back against the cage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rurikovich backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rurikovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rurikovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rurikovich moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Rurikovich is rocked!
Rurikovich throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand from hell and Rurikovich is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demetrius Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Demetrius Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 1615 p4p, 1998 weight class) and Jarlaxle Baenre (ranked 214 p4p, 253 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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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarlaxle Baenre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baenre gets a clinch.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Tonon blocks with his arms.
Baenre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tonon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baenre is trying to keep an underhook but Tonon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baenre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon controlling the action here.
Baenre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baenre felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Baenre defends it.
Tonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Baenre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baenre manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baenre keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Baenre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon 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.
Baenre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonon passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baenre gets back to half guard.
Tonon passes to full mount!
Tonon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baenre has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Baenre is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tonon has control of Baenre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baenre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baenre tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Tonon looking to control but Baenre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baenre manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tonon wants to control but Baenre is keeping him busy.
Baenre tries to improve position but can't.
Baenre keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tonon tries for a kimura but Baenre is defending well.
Baenre seems a little lost for a moment, as Tonon dominates the positioning.
Baenre is looking to regain half guard here but Tonon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baenre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baenre struggling a bit here.
Tonon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baenre!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon working for a guillotine from mount but Baenre is in no mood to give up.
Baenre sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tonon is trying to control. Baenre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baenre throws a head kick that misses
and Tonon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tonon passes Baenre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tonon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tonon seems to be looking for submissions.
Baenre actively working from the bottom here.
Tonon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tonon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon is working for a kimura but Baenre is defending it quite comfortably.
Baenre is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baenre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baenre gets full guard.
Baenre wants to sweep but no luck.
Baenre is trying to hold Tonon in close to prevent damage but Tonon has managed to pass into half guard.
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baenre has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baenre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baenre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Tonon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baenre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Baenre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baenre wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tonon is working for a guillotine from mount but Baenre frees his head quite easily.
Baenre is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Baenre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon working for a guillotine from mount but Baenre is in no mood to give up.
Baenre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Baenre won't allow it.
Tonon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tonon prevents Baenre from improving his position.
Tonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Baenre defends it.
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baenre is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold.
Baenre actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon trying to control the action but Baenre is working from the bottom.
Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Baenre defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Baenre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown. Baenre fights it but they end up in guard.
Baenre wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
Baenre looking to control.
Tonon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tonon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baenre trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baenre working a defensive guard here.
Baenre keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baenre wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baenre can do to turn this around?
Tonon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tonon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon won't allow Baenre to sweep him here.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Baenre keeps moving.
Baenre keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon is pushing down on Baenre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baenre is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Baenre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonon is thwarting Baenre's attempts to control the position.
Tonon wants to control but Baenre is keeping him busy.
Tonon is looking for a kimura but Baenre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonon to get the leverage.
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.
Tonon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tonon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Baenre tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tonon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Tonon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Maldini (ranked 1051 p4p, 2271 weight class) and Yves Marchant (ranked 110 p4p, 217 weight class). Marchant comes into a darkened arena with his song building. gandagana kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Paulo Maldini 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yves Marchant!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maldini's corner calls for a 1-2. Maldini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marchant misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini connects with a right hand. Marchant shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldini, as that shot connected.
Maldini digs a good hook to Marchant's body.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini digs a good body shot into Marchant's ribs.
Marchant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Marchant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant walks into a left hand.
No luck for Marchant with that takedown attempt.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Marchant.
Marchant misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini connects with a looping right hand.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marchant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marchant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maldini defends it well.
Marchant misses with a takedown attempt - Maldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maldini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maldini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini cracks Marchant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Maldini.
Maldini lands a jab to Marchant's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchant shoots and misses
and Marchant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini stuffs the takedown attempt from Marchant. Marchant gets slowly back to his feet.
Maldini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Maldini has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marchant misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini lands a body shot.
Marchant has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes. Marchant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maldini cracks a nice hook into Marchant's ribs.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marchant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marchant scrambles back to his feet.
Maldini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
Maldini stuffs the takedown.
Marchant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldini but Maldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchant walks into a left hand.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marchant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Marchant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maldini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marchant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maldini connects with the punch.
Maldini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maldini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maldini lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maldini scores with a nice strike.
Maldini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maldini throws a right hand that Marchant ducks under and follows up with a left that Marchant also avoids with ease.
Marchant with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marchant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldini is fending him off so far but Marchant persists. Nope, Maldini circles away and we're back to standing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Marchant might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maldini has got the better of the exchanges.
Maldini lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Marchant.
Marchant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldini is fending him off so far but Marchant persists. Nope, Maldini circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Maldini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marchant is breathing heavily.
Maldini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marchant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marchant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marchant is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maldini is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marchant.
Nice shot by Maldini.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchant can do to turn this around?
Marchant with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marchant is in Maldini's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Marchant from controlling successfully.
Marchant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maldini wants to stand and escape but Marchant is having none of it.
Marchant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchant is continuing to stall.
Maldini wants to stand and escape but Marchant is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yves Marchant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini lands an overhand right.
Maldini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marchant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldini defends well and Marchant ends up having to push Maldini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left lands for Maldini.
Jab, jab by Maldini - just one landing.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Maldini finds it's way through Marchant's defenses.
Marchant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Maldini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Maldini dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maldini connects with a body shot.
Marchant darts in looking for a takedown but Maldini gets double underhooks and turns Marchant into the cage.
Maldini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldini wants it to stay on the feet.
Marchant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marchant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marchant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maldini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant has Maldini pressed against the cage, preventing Maldini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marchant has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Marchant.
Marchant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maldini as he avoids it easily.
Marchant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Maldini.
Maldini sizes up Marchant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maldini tries to sprawl but Marchant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marchant is working for a kimura but Maldini is defending it quite comfortably.
Maldini is not content to let Marchant control the position.
Maldini wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marchant is looking to advance position but Maldini won't allow it.
Marchant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldini keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maldini scores with a sloppy right hand. Marchant should have avoided that one.
Maldini lands a nice hook to Marchant's body. Marchant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maldini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marchant. Marchant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marchant backs up against the cage.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marchant momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marchant.
Marchant has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini lands with a right hand.
Marchant shoots in but no luck this time.
Maldini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maldini, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
In defeat, Yves Marchant stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tavares (ranked 239 p4p, 590 weight class) and Principo Adam (ranked 31 p4p, 87 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Adam's choice of entrance music: Dona Eis Requiem. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Tavares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam gets the takedown into side control.
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
Tavares's coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tavares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Tavares is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tavares!
Adam is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tavares can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Adam prevents Tavares from getting the reversal.
Adam looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam takes Tavares's back.
Tavares is really stuck here.
Adam tries to keep control of the position but Tavares is staying busy.
Tavares fending off the submission attempt from Adam.
Adam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tavares is defending well though. Adam let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Adam trying to control momentarily.
Tavares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tavares rolls, trying to escape but Adam keeps control of the position.
Adam is looking to control Tavares but Tavares is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tavares defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Adam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavares passes Adam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Tavares rushes Adam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adam.
Adam tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Adam.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Adam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tavares with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares digs a good hook to Adam's body.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adam works the jab nicely.
Tavares throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Adam tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Adam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Adam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares moves to clinch but Adam breaks away
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam blocks a jab.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam looks for a takedown but Tavares sprawls well.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Principo Adam.
Adam misses the jab.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares connects with a right hand. Adam shakes it off.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam slips a straight right by Tavares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares misses with a combination
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown. Tavares fights it but they end up in guard.
Tavares wants to get back to his feet but Adam passes into half guard.
Adam is controlling the pace.
Principo Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam is keen to just control but Tavares is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adam looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares prevents Adam from taking his back.
Adam trying to control but Tavares is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adam throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavares misses with a jab to the body
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adam stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Adam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adam feints the counter takedown.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adam.
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Adam finds it's way through Tavares's defenses.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tavares is looking to wear down Adam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Tavares throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Adam throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Adam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavares defends it well.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares cracks Adam with a good jab.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adam has time to react.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tavares bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adam clobbers Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adam slips a jab from Tavares.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tavares with a body shot.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Adam throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares clinches.
Adam lands with a right to the head.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Principo Adam just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adam scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Adam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Adam finds it's target.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Adam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Adam.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Adam moves out of range easily.
Adam sizes up Tavares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Adam connects with a nice looking jab.
Tavares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares tests Adam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Adam.
Adam moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Adam shoots in and bounces Tavares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tavares manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Adam controls the action.
Adam can't get the takedown.
Adam tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Adam prevents a body shot from Tavares.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adam.
Adam misses with the head strike.
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adam.
Tavares misses with some punches.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Adam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adam stalls.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam goes for a takedown attempt but Tavares pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Principo Adam.
Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Adam is out of range.
Adam with the counter takedown but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses the body punch
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares jabs at Adam's body.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares thows a body kick. Adam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tavares moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Nice body punch from Adam - that landed with a thud.
Tavares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Tavares had his way with Principo Adam in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Adam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tavares misses with a right hand
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Tavares throws a sloppy body shot
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control.
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tavares's legs.
Adam has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tavares!
Tavares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Adam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tavares manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is trying to get back to half guard.
Adam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tavares has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Tavares going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam wants to take a breather but Tavares manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adam.
Adam wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tavares is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
Adam has control of an arm but Tavares manages to advance to Adam's back!
Adam covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tavares avoiding Adam 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares missing with strikes.
Adam breaks Tavares's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adam 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam is the new middleweight champion!
Principo Adam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mental Warrior (ranked 298 p4p, 462 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 46 p4p, 68 weight class). Warrior comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. McWrestler has chosen Tenacious D - Dude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mental Warrior could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dude McWrestler's chin.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mental Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior walks into a stiff left hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Warrior.
Warrior throws a right hand that misses
and McWrestler counters with a left to the body.
Warrior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McWrestlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warrior lands a head shot.
Warrior has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
McWrestler tries to clinch
and Warrior counters with a crisp right hand that drops McWrestler! Warrior lets McWrestler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McWrestler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warrior throws a lazy uppercut
and Warrior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McWrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him?
McWrestler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from McWrestler misses its intended target.
McWrestler seems to have recovered his senses.
Warrior slips a jab and a cross from McWrestler.
Warrior drops McWrestler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McWrestler looks back up at him and smiles so Warrior waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWrestler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Warrior steps in with a hook that catches McWrestler right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Warrior follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! McWrestler looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mental Warrior!
Mental Warrior gave a mention to PWNAGE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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