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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pate Hunt (ranked 4209 p4p, 22230 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 513 p4p, 638 weight class). Pate Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter OBrien's chin.
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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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pate Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
OBrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but OBrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OBrien pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien lands with a light punch inside.
OBrien looking for a takedown.
Pate Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OBrien wriggles free and stands up.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
Hunt misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OBrien.
OBrien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
OBrien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hunt tries to bum rush OBrien with a series of wild strikes but OBrien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OBrien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has OBrien backing up. OBrien nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OBrien moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Hunt has been working on his balance at Briet’s Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by OBrien.
Hunt is trying to drag OBrien to the mat but OBrien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunt is trying to drag OBrien to the mat but OBrien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from OBrien.
OBrien is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OBrien gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt.
Hunt wants to take the fight to the mat but OBrien manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OBrien misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Hunt is looking for a takedown.
Hunt tries for a takedown but OBrien manages to get underhooks.
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.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt.
OBrien prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but OBrien pulls his leg out and moves away.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OBrien closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hunt taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OBrien working Hunt over with strikes.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by OBrien.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Hunt steps in with a hook that catches OBrien right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hunt follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! OBrien looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Hunt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tylonal Jones (ranked 3092 p4p, 3278 weight class) and Geoff Jeffries (ranked 387 p4p, 402 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Rubber band man. This should be a great matchup!
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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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tylonal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geoff Jeffries!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Jeffries had a free shot at his head there.
Jeffries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
As Jeffries looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Jeffries just gets out of the way.
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Jeffries crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Jeffries back to his feet!
 Jeffries is rocked!
 It looks like Geoff Jeffries has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jeffries is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones dances in with a quick combination. Jeffries is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jones snaps Jeffries's head back. Jeffries stumbles backwards against the cage. Jones steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jeffries's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jeffries just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tylonal Jones!
Post fight, Tylonal Jones took to the microphone: 'Everyone knows if I connect they will go to sleep'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Lati (ranked 3156 p4p, 2713 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 394 p4p, 335 weight class). Lati's entrance music is Ye- Burna Boy. A fine choice. William Lati is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Lati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lati.
Lati tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lati misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayden lands a glancing blow to the side of Lati's head.
Hayden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lati sprawls well initially but Hayden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lati kicks Hayden off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hayden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lati did well to prevent Hayden getting side control.
Hayden wants to control but Lati is keeping him busy.
Lati taking some punishment here, with Hayden in his half guard.
Hayden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lati does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lati keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lati is trying to stand.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lati has hold of Hayden's hands but Hayden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lati manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hayden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayden won't allow Lati to get back to his feet.
Hayden is looking to work some ground and pound but Lati has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden trying to control but Lati is working from the bottom.
Lati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lati can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hayden controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayden stands up over Lati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Lati keeps moving.
Hayden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lati's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lati wants to get back to his feet but Hayden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hayden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hayden is looking to work some ground and pound but Lati has wrist control.
Hayden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lati's head.
Hayden trying to control but Lati is working from the bottom.
Hayden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Lati is keeping the position.
Lati keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden being controlled here momentarily.
Hayden landing some decent shots from guard.
Lati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayden advances position into side control!
Hayden swings around for an armbar but Lati sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hayden's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lati throws a sloppy strike and Hayden has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lati is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hayden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Hayden!
Clay Hayden 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rodriquez (ranked 2071 p4p, 3741 weight class) and Fedor Petrov (ranked 252 p4p, 430 weight class). Petrov has chosen They want too see me fall as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fedor Petrov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Rodriquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Rodriquez.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Rodriquez.
I was talking to Rodriquez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriquez.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrov looks winded!
Rodriquez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriquez moves nicely into side control.
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!
Rodriquez moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez raining down shots from the mount!
Rodriquez controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Rodriquez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
Rodriquez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rodriquez lands a big shot there that rocks Petrov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rodriquez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez with the ground and pound from mount.
Petrov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriquez softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Petrov is out cold! Rodriquez jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petersson (ranked 1360 p4p, 949 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 192 p4p, 134 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Peter Petersson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Peter Petersson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Petersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Petersson slips the punch.
Peter Petersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petersson misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Petersson scores with a body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Petersson sees coming a mile off.
Petersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersson takes one to the chin there.
Petersson 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.
Petersson cracks Gunnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Petersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Petersson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson looks winded!
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!
Petersson misses the shot to the body.
Petersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petersson drops Gunnarsson with a naaaaasty hook - Gunnarsson is in real trouble here! Petersson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Petersson!
Peter Petersson 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lord Mammon (ranked 1551 p4p, 974 weight class) and Itchy Sinclair (ranked 224 p4p, 142 weight class). Lord Mammon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Mammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Itchy Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair misses with a double jab.
Sinclair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammon tries to counter by clinching up but Sinclair breaks away and moves out of range.
Sinclair looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sinclair misses the jab.
Mammon clinches up against the cage.
Mammon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mammon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mammon can't find room to land a body shot as Sinclair controls the action.
Nice body punch from Mammon.
Mammon cracks Sinclair with a nice body shot.
Mammon presses Sinclair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sinclair is struggling to control the position.
Mammon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sinclair gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mammon regains guard.
Sinclair passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mammon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sinclair.
Mammon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mammon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mammon tries to get out of the position.
Sinclair thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mammon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mammon wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair drags him back down.
Sinclair is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mammon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mammon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sinclair scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sinclair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammon is pushing Sinclair's head away, looking to escape. Sinclair manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mammon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mammon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sinclair is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sinclair cracks Mammon with a big right hand but Mammon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mammon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sinclair tries for a kimura but Mammon is defending well.
Sinclair looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mammon tries to escape but Sinclair is in control.
Sinclair wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mammon, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammon is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sinclair scoring with punches from side control.
Sinclair scoring with punches from side control.
Mammon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sinclair on the ground.
Mammon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Mammon wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair drags him back down.
Sinclair cracks Mammon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mammon tries to escape but Sinclair is in control.
Sinclair is trying to get an arm triangle but Mammon is defending well.
Mammon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sinclair has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sinclair scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sinclair landing a few strikes.
Mammon wants to get back to his feet.
Sinclair creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mammon is not content to let Sinclair control the position.
Mammon is trying to buck Sinclair off.
Sinclair working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mammon pushes Sinclair away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sinclair gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sinclair creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sinclair wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mammon, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mammon misses with a few strikes there.
Mammon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sinclair throws a series of strikes that have Mammon backpedaling.
Sinclair connects with a looping right hand.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sinclair lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sinclair.
A little feinted left hand from Mammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mammon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sinclair.
Sinclair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sinclair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammon.
Sinclair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair fails with the takedown
and Mammon counters with a one-two to the body.
Lord Mammon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Sinclair.
A swing and a miss from Mammon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mammon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mammon wants to clinch up but Sinclair keeps it at a distance.
Sinclair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mammon rather than just go for the knockout.
Sinclair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mammon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinclair tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Sinclair.
Sinclair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mammon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Sinclair is avoiding it.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mammon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mammon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sinclair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mammon lands a hook that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Sinclair blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mammon lands with a right to the head.
Sinclair blocking some punches.
Sinclair blocks a body shot from Mammon.
Mammon cracks Sinclair with a nice body shot.
Mammon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mammon gets through Sinclair's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sinclair is looking to control Mammon's arms but Mammon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sinclair has his back to the cage.
Mammon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sinclair prevents a body shot from Mammon.
Mammon tries to throw a body punch but Sinclair avoids it by throwing Mammon back against the cage.
Sinclair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Lord Mammon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Mammon.
Mammon tries to work over Sinclair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mammon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair lands a body shot.
Sinclair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Sinclair has picked Mammon up - he's going for a ride! Sinclair dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mammon has hold of Sinclair's hands but Sinclair slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sinclair is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mammon tries to kick Sinclair off but Sinclair keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Sinclair is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sinclair moves nicely into side control.
Mammon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sinclair asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair trying to control the position but Mammon is working away.
Mammon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sinclair scoring with punches from side control.
Mammon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sinclair connects with a decent elbow.
Mammon is pushing Sinclair's head away, looking to escape. Sinclair manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mammon being controlled for a moment.
Sinclair has an Americana. Mammon didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sinclair is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sinclair hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus Legionarius (ranked 1320 p4p, 2385 weight class) and Frank Lucas (ranked 183 p4p, 301 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcellus Legionarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legionarius.
Legionarius throws a low kick, looking for Lucas's leg but Lucas calmly moves out of range.
Lucas looks to land a combination but Legionarius avoids it well.
Lucas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Legionarius throws a series of punches but Lucas avoids them all with ease.
Lucas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Legionarius.
Lucas blocks a head kick by Legionarius.
Lucas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legionarius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lucas counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Legionarius blocks the low kick.
Legionarius throwing a counter right hand but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Legionarius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Legionarius.
It seemed like Lucas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas works Legionarius's body with a nice hook.
Legionarius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius with a nice calf kick.
Lucas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legionarius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lucas counters with a good low kick that Legionarius was not able to check.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legionarius moves away.
Legionarius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucas.
Legionarius swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Lucas to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucas swings for the body but Legionarius moves out of range.
Lucas connects with a leg kick.
Lucas with a nice calf kick.
Lucas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Legionarius if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lucas.
Legionarius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Legionarius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Legionarius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lucas is out of range and Legionarius settles back down.
Legionarius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucas.
No joy there for Legionarius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legionarius.
Legionarius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marcellus Legionarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legionarius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Legionarius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucas. Lucas obviously looking to wear him down.
Lucas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lucas throws out a leg kick but Legionarius moves out of range and Lucas only half commits.
Legionarius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legionarius.
Lucas lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius is looking to chop away at Lucas's legs.
Legionarius lands with a straight right. Lucas didn't see that one coming.
Legionarius looks to land a combination but Lucas avoids it well.
Legionarius walks into a stiff left hand from Lucas.
Lucas lands with a good body shot.
Lucas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legionarius will feel that in the morning.
Lucas checks a leg kick.
Legionarius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Legionarius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legionarius misses with a left hand
and Lucas counters with a leg kick.
Legionarius tries to land a leg kick but Lucas saw it coming and moves away.
Legionarius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lucas jabs Legionarius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legionarius swings for the body but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legionarius in his tracks.
Lucas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legionarius was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucas.
Legionarius moves out of range as Lucas throws a body kick.
Lucas connects with a leg kick.
Legionarius throws a series of punches but Lucas avoids them all with ease.
Legionarius misses with a looping right.
Lucas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legionarius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lucas is out of range and Legionarius settles back down.
Legionarius connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Lucas.
Legionarius tries to work over Lucas's front leg with a kick but Lucas checks it.
Legionarius misses with a low kick.
Lucas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Lucas tenderised Legionarius's leg. Legionarius is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lucas throws a hook but Legionarius avoids it easily.
Marcellus Legionarius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legionarius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas circles away quickly and effectively.
Legionarius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Lucas.
Legionarius misses with a double jab.
Lucas looks to score with a jab to the body but Legionarius is just out of range.
Legionarius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucas tries to score with a low kick but Legionarius moves his leg out of the way.
Legionarius throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucas connects with a leg kick.
Lucas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frank Lucas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legionarius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Marcellus Legionarius has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas wants to slow Legionarius down by chopping away at his legs.
Lucas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Legionarius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lucas. That's going to slow Legionarius down.
Lucas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legionarius scores with a jab.
Legionarius thows a leg kick but Lucas checks it
letting Lucas counter with a right hand.
Legionarius slips under a jab from Lucas.
Legionarius moves out of range of the body kick.
Legionarius throws a jab when Lucas was well out of range.
Legionarius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lucas.
Lucas throws a leg kick but Legionarius moved away.
Legionarius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lucas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a sloppy right hand. Legionarius should have avoided that one.
Lucas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legionarius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legionarius avoids the body shot from Lucas.
Legionarius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lucas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucas moves out of range of the body kick.
Legionarius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Legionarius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucas.
Legionarius throws a combination that misses
and Lucas counters with a good, hard body kick but Legionarius shrugs it off.
Lucas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Legionarius lands a jab to the nose.
Legionarius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lucas is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius swinging wildly here.
Lucas scores with a punch to the head.
Legionarius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lucas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legionarius swinging wildly here.
Legionarius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lucas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Legionarius throws a series of punches but Lucas moves out of range.
Legionarius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lucas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legionarius avoids the body shot from Lucas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legionarius's sensitive parts.
Lucas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Legionarius rather than just go for the knockout.
Legionarius fails to land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Legionarius might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Lucas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lucas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legionarius's head.
Legionarius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lucas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legionarius.
Lucas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legionarius scores with a hook.
Lucas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lucas blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcellus Legionarius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Legionarius misses with a few strikes there.
Lucas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lucas throws a shot to the body.
Crunch! Lucas slams his shin into Legionarius's torso.
Lucas connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucas.
Legionarius blocks a head kick by Lucas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucas.
A good leg kick by Lucas.
Lucas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legionarius momentarily.
Legionarius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lucas is out of range and Legionarius settles back down.
Legionarius throws a series of punches but Lucas moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lucas misses.
A left and a right from Lucas both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius misses with a few strikes there.
Legionarius throws a low kick, looking for Lucas's leg but Lucas calmly moves out of range.
Lucas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marcellus Legionarius's cut is getting worse.
A combination from Legionarius does no damage.
Lucas is looking for the big counter here.
Legionarius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucas cracks a nice hook into Legionarius's ribs.
Lucas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legionarius.
Legionarius throws a nice looking combination but Lucas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lucas ducks right into an uppercut from Legionarius.
Lucas with the inside leg kick.
Legionarius takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Lucas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legionarius misses with a hook
enabling Lucas to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucas.
Good standup being displayed there by Legionarius as he connects with a hook.
Legionarius's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Legionarius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucas.
Legionarius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legionarius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lucas looks to score with a jab to the body but Legionarius is just out of range.
As Lucas looks to move away, Legionarius throws a big counter combo but Lucas just gets out of the way.
A head kick from Lucas lands but Legionarius takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a jab to the nose.
Legionarius throws a jab when Lucas was well out of range.
Legionarius throws a nice looking combination but Lucas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legionarius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Legionarius misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Legionarius. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Legionarius does no damage.
Marcellus Legionarius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legionarius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucas connects with a solid leg kick.
Legionarius misses with the combination.
That kick from Lucas tenderised Legionarius's leg. Legionarius is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Legionarius.
Legionarius misses with a two punch combination.
Lucas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Lucas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lucas scores with a hook to the body. Legionarius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucas lands a nice looking body kick.
Lucas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Legionarius.
Nice shot by Legionarius.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lucas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fox (ranked 1474 p4p, 1817 weight class) and John Thunder (ranked 184 p4p, 228 weight class). Fox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ice Ice Baby, Vanilla Ice. Thunder has chosen Thunderstruck - AcDc as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
231
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thunder !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Thunder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fox scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Jim Fox has been cut.
Thunder tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Jim Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox gets a clinch.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fox has Thunder pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fox smiles and moves away.
Fox throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Fox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thunder counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fox! Thunder lets Fox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Fox is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder finds Fox's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Fox flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Thunder lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Fox will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Thunder !
In his post fight interview, John Thunder gave a big smile as he said 'I love this sport'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Archer (ranked 1244 p4p, 1639 weight class) and Stanislav Saprykin (ranked 181 p4p, 235 weight class). Archer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Saprykin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer misses with a low kick.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saprykin! But no joy.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
letting Saprykin counter with a right hand.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saprykin throws out the jab.
Archer cracks Saprykin with an open hand slap.
Saprykin throws a leg kick
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Saprykin is looking to score with low kicks.
Saprykin misses with a hook
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saprykin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer throws a hook but Saprykin blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Saprykin counters with a thumping low kick.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saprykin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saprykin misses with a straight right.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Archer.
Saprykin throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Saprykin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
Saprykin throws a head kick that misses.
Archer jabs Saprykin right on the nose. Saprykin blinks but takes it well.
Archer tries to move into range but Saprykin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saprykin throws a leg kick but Archer moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Archer misses the target.
Saprykin tries to land a leg kick but Archer saw it coming and moves away.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Saprykin scores with a nice strike.
Archer takes a swing at Saprykin's ribcage but misses.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saprykin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saprykin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saprykin misses with a left hand
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saprykin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saprykin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Saprykin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archer slips under a jab.
Saprykin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saprykin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saprykin moves away from the strike by Archer.
Saprykin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Archer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saprykin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saprykin swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Saprykin throws a chopping leg kick but Archer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saprykin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Archer checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer misses with a wild combination.
Saprykin throws a head kick that half lands.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Saprykin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
Archer fails to land with a series of punches.
Archer checks the leg kick.
Saprykin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Saprykin lands with a hook. Archer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saprykin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Saprykin.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Archer connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Saprykin counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saprykin throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer is looking to counter punch.
Saprykin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saprykin connects with a looping right hand.
Saprykin misses with a few strikes there.
Archer is looking to counter punch.
Archer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saprykin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saprykin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Archer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Archer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saprykin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer scoring well with a low kick there.
Archer throws a hook but Saprykin blocks it.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saprykin misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Saprykin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saprykin throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
Saprykin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Saprykin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saprykin tries to land a leg kick but Archer saw it coming and moves away.
Saprykin connects with a high kick.
Saprykin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saprykin throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice cross by Archer.
Archer throws a jab when Saprykin was well out of range.
Archer swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Saprykin counters with a straight right hand.
Archer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saprykin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Saprykin.
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!
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Saprykin tries a quick counter leg kick but Archer is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Archer.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Saprykin's head but Saprykin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Archer backs off Saprykin throws a huge counter combo but Archer manages to avoid it all.
Saprykin misses with a hook.
Archer cracks Saprykin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saprykin moves away from the strike by Archer.
Saprykin throws out a loose jab but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saprykin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saprykin flicks out a counter leg kick but Archer steps away.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saprykin.
Saprykin feints a counter leg kick.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saprykin moves away.
Stanislav Saprykin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saprykin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saprykin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Saprykin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Archer cracks Saprykin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Archer checks a low kick from Saprykin.
Saprykin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saprykin misses with a series of wild punches.
Archer throws a big counter combination but Saprykin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saprykin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saprykin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saprykin lands with a kick to the temple. Archer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saprykin throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Archer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Saprykin thuds his right hand into Archer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saprykin misses with a right hand
and Archer counters with an inside leg kick.
Archer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saprykin in his tracks.
Saprykin jabs Archer right on the nose. Archer blinks but takes it well.
Archer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Archer misses.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saprykin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws a series of punches but Saprykin avoids them all with ease.
Saprykin cracks Archer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saprykin is looking to slow Archer down with leg kicks.
Archer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Archer throws a series of strikes that have Saprykin backpedaling.
Saprykin ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Saprykin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Archer's sensitive parts.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Saprykin coming out on top.
Archer cracks Saprykin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Saprykin's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saprykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saprykin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saprykin! But no joy.
Saprykin cracks a nice hook into Archer's ribs.
Saprykin tried to score with a low kick but Archer checks it.
Saprykin staying out of range there.
Archer checks a low kick from Saprykin.
Archer throws a jab when Saprykin was well out of range.
Archer misses with an uppercut
letting Saprykin counter with a right hand.
Saprykin lands a nice hook to Archer's body. Archer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Saprykin avoids the body shot from Archer.
Archer misses the body punch
and Saprykin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Archer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer checks a leg kick nicely.
Saprykin thumps Archer with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stanislav Saprykin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Saprykin misses
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saprykin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Archer throws a series of punches but Saprykin avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saprykin throws a solid leg kick but Archer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saprykin.
Archer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saprykin lands with a straight right. Archer didn't see that one coming.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Saprykin moved out of range nicely.
Archer blocks a head kick by Saprykin.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaprykin.
Archer lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saprykin lands a jab to the head.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Saprykin lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer scores with a three punch combo!
Saprykin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archer. That did some damage!
Saprykin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Saprykin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saprykin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saprykin.
Saprykin lands a really nice looking cross but Archer seems unphased.
Saprykin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Archer misses its target.
Archer blocks a head kick by Saprykin.
Saprykin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saprykin looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Archer. That snapped Saprykin's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer lands with a big left! Saprykin is wobbled badly! Archer comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Saprykin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Archer!
Our winner, Jonathan Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 365 p4p, 501 weight class) and Bruce Vanorden (ranked 58 p4p, 75 weight class). Byczkiewicz's entrance music is The Analogs - Szczecin. A fine choice. Vanorden has chosen Unstoppable as his entrance music. 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, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Vanorden does it's job there.
Byczkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byczkiewicz misses with a few strikes there.
Vanorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Byczkiewicz is out of range.
It looked like Byczkiewicz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanorden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byczkiewicz swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Byczkiewicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vanorden connects with a right hand. Byczkiewicz shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden lands a nice looking body shot.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Byczkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byczkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Vanorden slips the punch.
Byczkiewicz misses with a looping left.
Byczkiewicz throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanorden moves away from the strike by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden's corner calls for a 1-2. Vanorden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vanorden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Byczkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden moves away from the strike by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Byczkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanorden tries to clinch up but Byczkiewicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Byczkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vanorden lands an overhand right.
Vanorden moves away from the strike by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz clinches up with Vanorden and pushes him back against the cage.
Vanorden lands a left hand.
Byczkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byczkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Vanorden stalling in the clinch but Byczkiewicz improves position.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczkiewicz can't break the clinch.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Byczkiewicz up against the cage.
Byczkiewicz tries to pull guard but Vanorden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Byczkiewicz controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczkiewicz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byczkiewicz prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz decides to pull guard.
Vanorden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vanorden won't allow Byczkiewicz to sweep him here.
Vanorden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vanorden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Byczkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczkiewicz, not yet.
Byczkiewicz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vanorden's guard.
Vanorden is pulling down on Byczkiewicz's head. It's preventing any offense from Byczkiewicz, at least for the moment.
Vanorden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Byczkiewicz is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byczkiewicz being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz trying to control but Vanorden is working from the bottom.
Vanorden has Byczkiewicz pulled in close to control his posture.
Vanorden controls Byczkiewicz momentarily but Byczkiewicz frees himself.
Vanorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byczkiewicz is one step ahead there.
Vanorden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byczkiewicz's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byczkiewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vanorden manages to get himself to full guard.
Byczkiewicz won't allow Vanorden to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vanorden holds on and takes a little breather.
Vanorden has momentary wrist control but Byczkiewicz slips an elbow through the middle.
Vanorden is adopting a defensive guard.
Byczkiewicz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Byczkiewicz is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Byczkiewicz trying to control but Vanorden is working from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanorden is trying to keep Byczkiewicz in close.
Byczkiewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Vanorden pulls Byczkiewicz in close to his closed guard and prevents Byczkiewicz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vanorden trying to keep a closed guard but Byczkiewicz is proving a slippery customer.
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 Blazej Byczkiewicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Byczkiewicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Byczkiewicz is out of range.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byczkiewicz moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Byczkiewicz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Byczkiewicz scores with a hook.
Vanorden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byczkiewicz on the side of the head.
Vanorden catches Byczkiewicz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Byczkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Byczkiewicz slips the punch.
Vanorden moves away from the strike by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Byczkiewicz is having none of it.
Vanorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byczkiewicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Vanorden takes a swing at Byczkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Vanorden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Byczkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vanorden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byczkiewicz throws out the jab.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Byczkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Byczkiewicz saw that one coming.
Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Byczkiewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanorden at a distance.
Vanorden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanorden lands a nice shot that snaps Byczkiewicz's head back.
Byczkiewicz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vanorden counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Byczkiewicz does no damage.
Vanorden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Vanorden.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Byczkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Byczkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz slips under a jab from Vanorden.
It looked like Byczkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden moves out of range of the strikes.
Byczkiewicz misses with the combination.
Byczkiewicz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Byczkiewicz slips under a jab.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byczkiewicz has time to react.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byczkiewicz digs a good hook to Vanorden's body.
Byczkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden throws a jab when Byczkiewicz was well out of range.
Byczkiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Byczkiewicz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byczkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanorden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Byczkiewicz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byczkiewicz. Vanorden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch but Byczkiewicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Byczkiewicz misses.
Byczkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden misses with a body shot.
Byczkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
Byczkiewicz staying out of range there.
As Vanorden tries to get set, Byczkiewicz tries to push him back and clinch up but Vanorden manages to avoid the attempt.
Vanorden swats away the attempt to clinch by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byczkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanorden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanorden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vanorden 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.
Byczkiewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vanorden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Byczkiewicz ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden lands with a cross.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanorden throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
letting Byczkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Byczkiewicz darts in trying to clinch
letting Vanorden counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden throws a hook but Byczkiewicz avoids it easily.
Vanorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vanorden closes the distance and clinches.
Byczkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Byczkiewicz walks into a jab.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byczkiewicz throws out the jab.
Byczkiewicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanorden.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byczkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vanorden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut
letting Byczkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Byczkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vanorden has time to react.
Vanorden digs a good hook to Byczkiewicz's body.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Byczkiewicz lands with a cross.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanorden as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Byczkiewicz's head but Byczkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byczkiewicz misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Vanorden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Byczkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byczkiewicz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Byczkiewicz misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Vanorden finds it's target.
Byczkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Byczkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Vanorden slips under a jab.
Vanorden moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanorden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden throws a jab when Byczkiewicz was well out of range.
Vanorden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Byczkiewicz at a distance.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Byczkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Byczkiewicz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Byczkiewicz controls his hands.
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Byczkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden has a couple of punches blocked by Byczkiewicz.
Vanorden takes a shot to the head.
Vanorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byczkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Byczkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byczkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byczkiewicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Vanorden should have avoided that one.
Vanorden scores with a jab. Byczkiewicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vanorden swings for the body but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byczkiewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanorden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Byczkiewicz staying out of range there.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byczkiewicz misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden misses with a body punch
and Byczkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byczkiewicz wants to clinch up but Vanorden keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byczkiewicz clobbers Vanorden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vanorden connects with a crisp jab.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Byczkiewicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Byczkiewicz saw that one coming.
Byczkiewicz looks to land a right hand but Vanorden moved out of range.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vanorden throws a hook but Byczkiewicz avoids it easily.
Byczkiewicz slips a jab from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanorden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Byczkiewicz connects with the punch.
Vanorden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byczkiewicz misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanorden is rocked!
Byczkiewicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanorden is still on wobbly legs! Can Byczkiewicz finish him?
Vanorden misses with a left hand
and Byczkiewicz counters with a beautiful punch that sends Vanorden to the canvas!
Byczkiewicz preventing the sweep.
Vanorden is trying to keep Byczkiewicz in close.
Byczkiewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Byczkiewicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanorden seems to have recovered his senses.
Byczkiewicz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blazej Byczkiewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byczkiewicz is working Vanorden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanorden managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byczkiewicz arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Vanorden's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
A relieved looking Blazej Byczkiewicz 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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