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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Bojangles (ranked 23761 p4p, 5220 weight class) and Axel Witsel (ranked 765 p4p, 615 weight class). Bojangles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mr. Bojangles. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Bojangles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Axel Witsel!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bojangles connects with a solid leg kick.
Bojangles throws a low kick but Witsel moves out of range easily.
Witsel fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Bojangles misses the target.
Bojangles 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.
Bojangles connects with an inside leg kick.
Witsel with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bojangles counter with a right hand.
Witsel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bojangles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bojangles wants it to stay on the feet.
Bo Bojangles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Witsel.
Bojangles lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bojangles. Beautiful body shot.
Bojangles throws out a powerful jab.
Bojangles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bojangles cracks Witsel with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Bojangles.
Witsel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bojangles defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witsel fails with the takedown.
Bojangles feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Witsel sprawling to the canvas! Witsel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bojangles finish him?!
Witsel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bojangles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Witsel somewhat.
A low kick lands for Bojangles.
Witsel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bojangles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
 Witsel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bojangles scores with a body shot.
Axel Witsel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bojangles drops Witsel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Witsel! Bojangles dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Bojangles!
Bo Bojangles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renoa Gracie (ranked 2708 p4p, 5339 weight class) and Artem Petrov (ranked 163 p4p, 274 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Renoa Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores with a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Petrov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Petrov.
Petrov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gracie controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has the hooks in. Petrov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Gracie passes his arm under Petrov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Petrov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renoa Gracie!
Our winner, Renoa Gracie, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Ballistics (ranked 3343 p4p, 1615 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 193 p4p, 99 weight class). Kock has chosen In court as his entrance music. Dudley Ballistics has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudley Ballistics!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballistics closes the distance but Kock moves to the side
and Kock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ballistics's guard.
Ballistics is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballistics is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ballistics keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Kock has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Finland's Finest MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ballistics is pulling down on Kock's head. It's preventing any offense from Kock, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock wants to control from the top but Ballistics keeps moving.
Ballistics 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ballistics tries a head kick but it misses.
Kock lands a jab to the head.
Ballistics throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballistics seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dudley Ballistics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock scores with a hook.
Ballistics lands a nice looking body shot.
Ballistics gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kock slowing the pace effectively.
Kock is trying to maintain a safe position but Ballistics gets an underhook and turns Kock into the cage.
Kock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ballistics prevents it.
Ballistics swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kock.
Kock blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballistics misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballistics tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballistics.
Ballistics fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballistics.
Ballistics fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Ballistics scores with a four punch combination!
Ballistics bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballistics wants to clinch.
Kock delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballistics.
Kock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ballistics in his tracks.
Ballistics defending well as Kock loads up on a big left hand.
Kock fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballistics throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kock avoids a kick to the body.
Ballistics tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Ballistics throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballistics tries to clinch there but Kock circles away.
As Ballistics backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Ballistics manages to avoid it all.
Ballistics darts in and clinches Kock up against the cage.
Kock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ballistics has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ballistics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kock.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballistics prevents the takedown attempt.
Dudley Ballistics has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Kock.
Ballistics looking to slow down the pace here.
Ballistics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ballistics fails to land.
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballistics misses with a body shot.
Kock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ballistics counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock with a nice calf kick.
Kock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballistics moves into the clinch successfully.
Kock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ballistics is trying to stall.
Kock managing to block the knees to the body from Ballistics.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballistics creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kock'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.
Kock is trying to pull guard but Ballistics turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dudley Ballistics will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ballistics closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Ballistics.
Ballistics prevents a body shot from Kock.
Kock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ballistics lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kock leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ballistics's brow.
Kock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kock is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Ballistics fails to land.
Ballistics trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ballistics presses Kock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ballistics lands an uppercut.
Kock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ballistics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kock.
Ballistics pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballistics will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kock up against the cage.
Kock gets through Ballistics's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballistics prevents a body shot from Kock.
Ballistics tries to land knees in the clinch but Kock avoids the damage to the body.
Ballistics tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballistics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kock is defending well for now.
Ballistics misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ballistics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kock.
Ballistics working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock has Ballistics pressed against the cage.
Kock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kock has Ballistics pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ballistics tumbling to the mat - Kock dives into Ballistics's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ballistics is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ballistics knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kock on the ground.
Ballistics is trying to work for a kimura but Kock is defending well.
Ballistics blocks the strikes from Kock.
Ballistics wants to stand but Kock has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock looking for submissions off his back.
Kock is staying active underneath Ballistics, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kock is looking to improve his position.
Ballistics is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kock!
Kock gets back to half guard.
Ballistics is thwarting Kock's attempts to control the position.
Ballistics scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballistics tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kock controls his leg.
Ballistics throws a strike but Kock manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Ballistics tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Batang Kock!
Batang Kock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Hunt (ranked 2712 p4p, 1649 weight class) and Marcus Hughes (ranked 397 p4p, 249 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hughes misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hughes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hunt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Hughes lands a jab.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Hughes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hughes.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a head kick that wobbles Hughes - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Hunt sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hunt!
James Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nou Hematopoye (ranked 625 p4p, 2918 weight class) and Mark Billings (ranked 66 p4p, 286 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nou Hematopoye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Billings!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hematopoye looks to land a combination but Billings avoids it well.
Billings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hematopoye takes one to the side of the head.
Billings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Hematopoye saw that one coming.
Hematopoye lands a slapping body shot.
Hematopoye lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Billings at a distance.
Billings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hematopoye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Billings swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hematopoye counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hematopoye lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hematopoye gets a double leg takedown into Billings's guard.
Hematopoye tries to free his leg and advance position but Billings is retaining full guard.
Billings trying to control the position here.
Hematopoye trying to control but Billings is working from the bottom.
Hematopoye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hematopoye won't allow Billings to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings has Hematopoye pulled in close to control his posture.
Hematopoye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hematopoye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hematopoye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hematopoye 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.
Hematopoye wants to control from the top but Billings keeps moving.
Billings seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Billings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hematopoye defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Hematopoye misses with a series of wild punches.
Hematopoye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billings.
Hematopoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hematopoye throwing a counter right hand but Billings manages to avoid it.
Billings swings for the body but Hematopoye moves out of range.
Billings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hematopoye at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hematopoye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hematopoye.
Hematopoye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billings.
Hematopoye tries to counter with a takedown but Billings is quick to defend against it.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Hematopoye throwing a counter right hand but Billings manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hematopoye.
Hematopoye misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billings! But no joy.
Hematopoye walks into a left hand.
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Hematopoye slips the punch.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hematopoye throws a big counter combination but Billings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Billings avoids the body shot from Hematopoye.
Billings throws an off balance right hand
and Hematopoye counters with a left and a right that stings Billings.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 Nou Hematopoye will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hematopoye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Hematopoye gets a double leg takedown into Billings's guard.
Hematopoye won't allow Billings to sweep him here.
Hematopoye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Billings 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.
Hematopoye being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hematopoye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye tries to free his leg and advance position but Billings is retaining full guard.
Billings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billings wants to sweep here but Hematopoye controlling him for the moment.
Billings keeping full guard, as Hematopoye tries to pass.
Billings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hematopoye wants to control from the top but Billings keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billings just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hematopoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hematopoye looking to score a takedown here. Billings is defending well but Hematopoye drives through and ends up in Billings's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billings is trying to keep Hematopoye in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings wants to hit a sweep here but Hematopoye passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Billings there!
Hematopoye scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hematopoye looking to finish Billings with some ground and pound. This is bad for Billings!
Billings is working to get back to half guard.
Hematopoye thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hematopoye cracks Billings with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billings is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings taking shots to the head.
Hematopoye is trying to control here but Billings has managed to regain half guard.
Billings wants to get back to full guard.
Hematopoye is keen to just control but Billings is a slippery customer.
Hematopoye lands strikes from half guard.
Hematopoye wants to control but Billings is keeping him busy.
Hematopoye with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Billings tries to get to full guard but Hematopoye has control of the leg.
Hematopoye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billings can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hematopoye is trying to control. Billings wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hematopoye trying to pass the guard but Billings defending well.
Hematopoye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Billings is trying to stand.
Billings is looking for a sweep. Hematopoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hematopoye not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Billings has hold of Hematopoye's hands but Hematopoye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nou Hematopoye dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hematopoye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billings misses with a looping left.
Hematopoye misses with a combination
and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hematopoye catches Billings with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hematopoye misses with a jab to the body
and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Billings misses.
Billings moves out of range as Hematopoye strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hematopoye. Billings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hematopoye looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye prevents Billings from improving his position.
Hematopoye is looking for a kimura here.
Billings wants to control but Hematopoye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Billings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Billings.
Hematopoye throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hematopoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Billings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark Billings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hematopoye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billings is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Billings keeping moving, preventing Hematopoye from controlling successfully.
Hematopoye is fighting to break Billings's control of his arms but Billings is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hematopoye postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Billings is pulling down on Hematopoye's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye wants to control from the top but Billings keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Billings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Billings.
Billings keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hematopoye looks to land a left hand but Billings moved out of range nicely.
Mark Billings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hematopoye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Billings scores with a jab. Hematopoye acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Hematopoye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billings takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nou Hematopoye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billings.
Billings takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Billings misses.
As Billings looks to move away, Hematopoye throws a big counter combo but Billings just gets out of the way.
Hematopoye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billings misses with a hook to the body
and Hematopoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Hematopoye coming out on top.
Billings swings widly with a right hand
and Hematopoye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hematopoye closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Billings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billings is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nou Hematopoye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hematopoye has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nou Hematopoye!
A very excited looking Nou Hematopoye made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Belvedere (ranked 1437 p4p, 1371 weight class) and Schmedgar Dimms (ranked 88 p4p, 84 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richmond Belvedere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Schmedgar Dimms!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belvedere scores with a hook to the body. Dimms takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belvedere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
Danga de danga de dang - Belvedere scores with a four punch combination!
Belvedere swings widly with a right hand
and Dimms counters with a good low kick that Belvedere was not able to check.
Belvedere connects with a right hand. Dimms shakes it off.
Belvedere works Dimms's body with a nice hook.
Belvedere swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms unleashes a big counter combination but Belvedere bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere.
A combination from Belvedere does no damage.
Belvedere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimms circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimms looks to land a right hand but Belvedere moved out of range.
Dimms gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belvedere connects with a nice looking jab.
Belvedere misses with a right hand
and Dimms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dimms counters with a good, hard body kick but Belvedere shrugs it off.
Belvedere throws out a loose jab but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belvedere throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dimms counters with a leg kick.
Dimms pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belvedere back to the cage. Dimms follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dimms - that will leave a mark!
Dimms misses with a straight left.
Belvedere fails to land with a series of punches.
Dimms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belvedere.
Dimms lands a big uppercut and Belvedere crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Belvedere looks OK. Dimms waves Belvedere back to his feet!
 Belvedere 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!
Belvedere throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimms counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Belvedere out cold! What a finish! Dimms is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schmedgar Dimms!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Waller (ranked 627 p4p, 536 weight class) and Li Xiaodong (ranked 39 p4p, 32 weight class). Waller's entrance music is Snoop Dogg - Murder Was the Case. A fine choice. Li Xiaodong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Waller's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Waller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waller misses with an uppercut
and Xiaodong counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaodong moves away.
Waller punishes Xiaodong's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiaodong misses with the combination.
Jack Waller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiaodong misses with a straight left.
Waller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Waller misses with an uppercut
and Xiaodong counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Waller's head coaches at Gunner's School of Combat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Waller jabs Xiaodong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xiaodong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left and a right from Waller both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a double jab.
Waller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiaodong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xiaodong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller lands a jab to the nose.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the side of Waller's head but Waller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waller scores with a nice right hand.
Xiaodong throws an off balance right hand
and Waller counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waller.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaodong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Waller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Xiaodong misses.
Waller throws a right hand that misses
and Xiaodong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong misses with a lunging right hand
letting Waller counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Waller misses.
Waller thuds his right hand into Xiaodong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Xiaodong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller slips a jab from Xiaodong.
Waller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Waller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xiaodong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller lands with a straight right. Xiaodong didn't see that one coming.
Waller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xiaodong under the eye.
Waller misses with an uppercut. Xiaodong saw that one coming.
It seemed like Xiaodong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiaodong throws a looping overhand right but Waller ducks down to avoid it.
Waller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waller with a nice cross.
Waller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Waller stuns Xiaodong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waller lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiaodong.
Waller swings for the body but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller punishes Xiaodong's body with a nice straight punch.
Waller works the jab nicely.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Waller misses with a hook.
Waller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Waller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Waller stuns Xiaodong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiaodong throws a jab but it's blocked by Waller.
Waller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waller ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Waller misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiaodong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waller scores with a body shot.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller misses with a hook. Xiaodong ducked under it nicely.
Waller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiaodong can do to turn this around?
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaodong was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Xiaodong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Waller connects with a right hand. Xiaodong shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waller throws an off balance right hand
and Xiaodong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiaodong defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Waller scores with a jab to the body.
Waller lands a jab to the nose.
Xiaodong scores with the left hand. Waller knows he should have avoided that one.
Jack Waller's cut is getting worse.
Xiaodong walks into a stiff left hand from Waller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller throws a poor cross that misses
and Xiaodong counters with a stiff right hand.
Waller is rocked!
Waller misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Xiaodong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiaodong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waller.
Donk. Waller catches Xiaodong right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Waller as he connects with a hook.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Waller.
Xiaodong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xiaodong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xiaodong slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiaodong! But no joy.
Waller throws a body punch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Waller scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Waller.
Waller throws a body punch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Waller swings for the body but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut.
Waller misses with a body shot
and Xiaodong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waller dips to his left and cracks Xiaodong with an uppercut!
Waller misses with a lunging right hand
and Waller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Waller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xiaodong wobbles Waller with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Xiaodong dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Waller to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Li Xiaodong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 343 p4p, 694 weight class) and Paulo Correia (ranked 44 p4p, 91 weight class). Ozbourne comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. Paulo Correia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Correia!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozbourne moves out of range as Correia strikes.
Correia swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ozbourne to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Ozbourne's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ozbourne misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Correia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozbourne defending well as Correia loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne avoids the body shot from Correia.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozbourne as he connects with a hook.
Correia misses with a leg kick.
Correia tries to work over Ozbourne's front leg with a kick but Ozbourne checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Correia.
Ozbourne looks to land a left hand but Correia moved out of range nicely.
Correia throws a body kick that misses
and Ozbourne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Correia is rocked!
Ozbourne clinches up against the cage.
Correia is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozbourne finish him?
Ozbourne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Correia seems to have recovered his senses.
Correia misses with a right hand
and Ozbourne counters with a nice right hand that sends Correia toppling to the canvas! Correia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ozbourne finish him?!
Correia scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correia scores with a jab to the head.
Correia lands a nice hook to Ozbourne's body. Ozbourne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ozbourne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ozbourne moves into the clinch.
Ozbourne looking to throw knees to the head but Correia is blocking nicely.
Ozbourne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozbourne tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correia misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozbourne backwards.
It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Correia misses with the head strike.
Correia misses with some punches.
Correia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correia throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Correia is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ozbourne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Correia lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozbourne backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozbourne.
Correia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correia cracks Ozbourne with a nice body shot.
Ozbourne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short body shot lands from Correia as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correia.
Correia breaks from the clinch.
Ozbourne thumps Correia with a low kick.
Ozbourne lands a right hook to the body.
Correia gets tackled into the cage by Ozbourne. Ozbourne maintains the clinch.
Ozbourne misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Correia.
Correia misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correia misses with a punch on the inside.
Correia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozbourne blocking some punches.
Ozbourne misses with a punch to the body.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ozbourne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Correia can turn it around.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Correia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia blocks an uppercut.
Correia dodges an elbow strike from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Correia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozbourne won't allow it.
Correia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozbourne blocks an uppercut.
Correia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correia.
Ozbourne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Correia backwards.
Correia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correia throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Correia lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Correia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Correia thumps Ozbourne with a low kick.
Correia drops his hands momentarily and Ozbourne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Correia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ozbourne sprawling to the canvas! Ozbourne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Correia finish him?!
Ozbourne is rocked!
Correia knocks out Ozbourne with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Correia before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Correia picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Correia!
In his post fight interview, Paulo Correia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Chambers (ranked 856 p4p, 296 weight class) and Crusty Bigg (ranked 113 p4p, 50 weight class). Bigg has chosen Rocky Top as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jax Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Bigg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bigg works the jab nicely.
Chambers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick from Bigg.
Bigg looks for the body kick but Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigg.
Bigg was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chambers misses with a jab to the body
and Bigg counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jax Chambers has been cut.
Chambers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bigg moves away from the strike by Chambers.
Crunch! Bigg slams his shin into Chambers's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Chambers misses the target.
Bigg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chambers.
A big left from Bigg misses.
Chambers misses with a right hand
and Chambers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers throws a looping overhand right but Bigg ducks down to avoid it.
Chambers blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chambers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bigg scrambles back to his feet.
Bigg works Chambers's body with a nice hook.
Chambers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bigg misses with a body kick.
Chambers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bigg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bigg there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Bigg misses.
Bigg scores with a push kick.
Bigg throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Chambers scores with a jab to the body.
Chambers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chambers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bigg momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bigg looks for the body kick but Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigg manages to avoid it.
Bigg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chambers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg looks to land a body kick but Chambers moved away.
Chambers avoids a kick to the body.
Bigg slips under a jab.
Bigg flicks out a counter leg kick but Chambers steps away.
A jab from Chambers finds it's way through Bigg's defenses.
Bigg misses with a body kick.
Bigg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chambers.
Chambers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Bigg responds with a good body kick, but Chambers manages to step out the way in time.
A left lands for Bigg.
Chambers throws the left hand but Bigg avoids the punch easily.
Bigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chambers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chambers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bigg unleashes a big counter combination but Chambers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chambers moves out of range as Bigg strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bigg misses with a body kick.
Bigg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Chambers there.
Bigg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chambers missing with a left hand there. Bigg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chambers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg misses with a body kick.
Bigg is looking to land body kicks.
Bigg looks to land a body kick but Chambers moved away.
Bigg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chambers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bigg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chambers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chambers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bigg looks to land a right hand but Chambers moved out of range.
Chambers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bigg's head backwards.
A jab from Chambers does it's job there.
Chambers misses with a lunging right hand
and Bigg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bigg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bigg was well out of range. Poor timing from Chambers.
Bigg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chambers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bigg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chambers moves out of range as Bigg throws a body kick.
Chambers defending well as Bigg loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chambers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Chambers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Bigg responds with a good body kick, but Chambers manages to step out the way in time.
Bigg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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 Jax Chambers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jax Chambers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chambers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigg.
Chambers swings for the body but Bigg moves out of range.
Bigg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chamberss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bigg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bigg moves away.
Bigg throws a body kick that misses
letting Chambers counter with a right hand.
Chambers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chambers lands the left hand.
Chambers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bigg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bigg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jax Chambers is winning the standup battle so far.
Chambers looks to land a right hand but Bigg moved out of range.
Chambers cracks a nice hook into Bigg's ribs.
Chambers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jax Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Chambers throws a body punch but Bigg moves out of range.
And Bigg responds with a good body kick, but Chambers manages to step out the way in time.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Bigg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Chambers misses the target.
Chambers with a hook.
Bigg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bigg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chambers.
Bigg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chambers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chambers misses with a hook.
Chambers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chambers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bigg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bigg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chambers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bigg! But no joy.
Bigg ducks under a wild hook from Chambers.
Bigg tries a quick counter leg kick but Chambers is wise to it.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
Bigg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Chambers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bigg doesn't seem bothered though.
Chambers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chambers looks to land a left hand but Bigg moved out of range nicely.
Chambers throws a shot from downtown. Bigg moves away and avoids it.
Chambers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigg.
Bigg scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers misses with a looping left.
Bigg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chambers if he has to take too many more of those.
Bigg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chambers throws out the jab.
Bigg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chambers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Bigg.
Bigg throws the kick towards the body but Chambers avoids it.
Chambers misses with an uppercut. Bigg saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigg. Chambers does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg moves out of range as Chambers strikes.
Bigg unleashes a big counter combination but Chambers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bigg throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Bigg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chambers misses with a left hand
and Bigg counters with a leg kick.
Chambers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bigg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Bigg.
Chambers throws a big shot that misses.
Chambers cracks Bigg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bigg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chambers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bigg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bigg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chambers is looking to counter punch.
Bigg tries to move into range but Chambers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chambers connects with a body shot that sends Bigg's belly button to the back.
Chambers throws the left hand but Bigg avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bigg feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigg slips a straight right by Chambers.
Chambers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chambers lands the left hand.
Chambers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bigg.
The crowd cheers as Chambers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bigg doesn't seem phased though.
Bigg throws an overhand right that lands on Chambers's shoulder, as Chambers tries to avoid the shot.
Bigg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chambers lands a nice shot that snaps Bigg's head back.
Chambers lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Chambers.
Chambers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bigg.
Bigg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chambers.
Bigg misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Chambers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jax Chambers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chambers looks to score with a jab to the body but Bigg is just out of range.
Bigg was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bigg moves away.
Chambers blocks the body kick.
Bigg cracks a nice hook into Chambers's ribs.
Chambers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bigg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bigg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chambers moves forwards but Bigg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bigg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chambers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bigg slips a straight right by Chambers.
Chambers loads up on a big right hand but Bigg slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bigg.
Bigg staying out of range there.
Bigg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bigg lands a head kick. Chambers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chambers lands with an overhand left.
Bigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
It looked like Chambers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bigg misses with a hook.
Chambers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bigg on the side of the head.
Chambers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bigg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chambers misses with an uppercut.
Bigg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bigg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chambers.
Chambers loads up on a big right hand but Bigg slips the punch.
Bigg misses with the combination.
Chambers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bigg misses with a body shot.
Crusty Bigg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bigg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chambers cracks a nice hook into Bigg's ribs.
Bigg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chambers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigg throws a low kick but Chambers avoids it.
Bigg avoids the body shot from Chambers.
Bigg is looking for the big counter here.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for Chambers.
Chambers throws a body shot but no joy.
Bigg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chambers scores with a body shot.
Bigg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chambers avoids a kick to the body.
Chambers with a nice cross.
Bigg tries to score with a low kick but Chambers moves his leg out of the way.
Jax Chambers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Chambers misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bigg! But no joy.
Chambers looks to land a left hand but Bigg moved out of range nicely.
Bigg misses with the body kick
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bigg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chambers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bigg's hands.
Bigg throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Chambers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bigg.
Bigg slips a jab from Chambers.
Both fighters circling a little - Bigg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chambers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bigg feints and then cracks Chambers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chambers down.
Bigg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Bigg.
Bigg misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bigg counters with a leg kick.
Bigg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chambers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chambers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bigg moves away from the strike by Chambers.
Bigg throws a counter combo.
Bigg throws a body shot but no joy.
Bigg throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Chambers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chambers.
Chambers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bigg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chambers.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by Bigg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crusty Bigg.
Well Chambers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Crusty Bigg!
A very excited looking Crusty Bigg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 380 p4p, 335 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 67 p4p, 57 weight class). Clinch King Smash Machine has the eye of the tiger 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Smash Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch.
A big left from Smash Machine misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mataitai misses its target.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai throws a big shot that misses.
Smash Machine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Smash Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
Smash Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut.
Mataitai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smash Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mataitai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Smash Machine misses.
Mataitai slips a jab from Smash Machine.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine scores with a one two! Mataitai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine slips under a jab from Mataitai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smash Machine manages to avoid it.
Mataitai connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Mataitai throws a hook but Smash Machine blocks it.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Smash Machine moves forwards but Mataitai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mataitai takes a swing at Smash Machine's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
Smash Machine tests Mataitai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smash Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
and Mataitai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Smash Machine coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut.
Smash Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Mataitai scores with a four punch combination!
Smash Machine takes one to the side of the head.
Smash Machine throws a right and a left that Mataitai avoids nicely.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai avoids the body shot from Smash Machine.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut
and Mataitai lands a stunning uppercut that sends Smash Machine to the mat!
Smash Machine is rocked!
That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Smash Machine wants to get back to full guard.
Mataitai escapes and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Smash Machine looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai lands a glancing blow to the side of Smash Machine's head.
Smash Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mataitai.
Smash Machine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smash Machine blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Mataitai.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Smash Machine's head but Smash Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash Machine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mataitai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smash Machine's head backwards.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.
Mataitai throws a big counter combination but Smash Machine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mataitai misses with a body punch
and Smash Machine counters by clinching up.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine lands a good knee to the midsection. Mataitai won't want to take too many of those.
Mataitai lands a right hand.
Smash Machine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mataitai prevents it.
Mataitai working hard to break the clinch.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Smash Machine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mataitai is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Mataitai blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine jumps guard but Mataitai stands there with Smash Machine around his waist. Smash Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Willy Mataitai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Mataitai tries to circle away but Smash Machine has him pinned against the cage.
Mataitai breaks the clinch.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mataitai, as that shot connected.
The cut above Clinch King Smash Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mataitai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smash Machine has time to react.
Oooooh!!! Smash Machine has knocked Mataitai down with a huge combo! Smash Machine steps away and waves a wobbly Mataitai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mataitai is rocked!
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
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 Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mataitai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine misses with a looping left.
Smash Machine scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Smash Machine misses its intended target.
Mataitai keeps the fight on the outside.
Smash Machine scores with a jab to the head.
Smash Machine punishes Mataitai's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Mataitai.
Smash Machine slips under a jab.
Mataitai lands a slapping body shot.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mataitai finds it's way through Smash Machine's defenses.
Nice shot by Smash Machine.
Mataitai throws a shot from downtown. Smash Machine moves away and avoids it.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Smash Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Smash Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smash Machine staying out of range there.
Mataitai throws a hook but Smash Machine avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Mataitai.
Smash Machine misses with a left hand
and Mataitai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smash Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Smash Machine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mataitai.
Smash Machine lands a right hook to the body.
Mataitai throws a hook but Smash Machine avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash Machine throws out the jab.
Smash Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smash Machine moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Mataitai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Smash Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Smash Machine moved out of range nicely.
Smash Machine misses with a double jab
and Mataitai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smash Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine lunges at Mataitai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mataitai's hand.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smash Machine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smash Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mataitai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Mataitai.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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