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SFL 100 | The Matrix PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernhard River (ranked 1863 p4p, 1504 weight class) and John McCain (ranked 110 p4p, 88 weight class). River comes into the arena with Metallica: Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. McCain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anywhere I Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River staying out of range there.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River slips a jab from McCain.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCain misses the jab.
A left lands for River.
River throws a chopping leg kick but McCain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from McCain lands.
McCain defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River jabs McCain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from McCain misses.
And River counters with a quick kick to the body but McCain blocks it.
River shoots in for a takedown but McCain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River cracks McCain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCain looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
McCain 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.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River clinches up with McCain and pushes him back against the cage.
McCain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick lands for McCain.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River throws a leg kick which misses McCain's front leg but catches the back leg as McCain tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. River showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McCain manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. River keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McCain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River stalls.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain misses with some punches.
River can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
River misses with an elbow over the top.
McCain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCain.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCain breaks the clinch.
River staying out of range there.
River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
River rushes McCain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCain uses from the top position.
River is trying to control the position but McCain postures up.
McCain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
River looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCain has picked River up and slammed him! River can't keep hold of the triangle and McCain manages to pass to side control!
River is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control.
McCain decides to take the fight back to the feet.
River slips a jab from McCain.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
River lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab by River.
River sizes up McCain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River drives through and clinches with McCain against the cage.
McCain breaks from the clinch.
McCain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River defending well as McCain loads up on a big left hand.
McCain tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River moves in looking to clinch but McCain pushes him off.
A big left from McCain misses.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCain misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCain misses with a straight left.
A jab from River misses.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
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 Bernhard River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
River wants to land a leg kick but McCain is out of range.
River shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
River content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
River prevents McCain from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard.
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain is not content to let River control the position.
River slips a nice elbow through McCain's hands, connecting with McCain's forehead.
River winds up and cracks McCain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
River is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River stops McCain from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCain tries to kick River off but River keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River throws a push kick but McCain slaps the foot to one side.
McCain misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a good low kick that McCain was not able to check.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is looking to chop away at McCain's legs.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCain blocks a jab.
River throws a leg kick but McCain moved away.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
River takes a kick to the side of the head.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCain takes a step back to recover.
A leg kick checked by McCain.
McCain connects with the punch.
McCain moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
McCain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
River blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow McCain down.
McCain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River closes the distance and clinches.
McCain taking a breather.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from River.
River has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCain after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from McCain.
A short right from McCain on the inside.
McCain lands with a short shot to the head.
McCain just leaning against River, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from River.
River is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernhard River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCain breaks the clinch.
McCain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bernhard River will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big right from River misses.
McCain slips a jab from River.
McCain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from River.
McCain cracks River with a good jab.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River feints and then cracks McCain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCain down.
McCain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries to clinch up.
McCain tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
River throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
River throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
River connects with a right hand. McCain shakes it off.
River tries to land a front kick but McCain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River tests McCain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by McCain.
McCain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCain cracks River with a good jab.
McCain misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCain 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 River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River staying out of range there.
A big right from McCain misses.
McCain avoids the body shot from River.
McCain's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain cracks River with an open hand slap.
McCain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCain 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 River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCain to the ground. River is now in McCain's guard.
Bernhard River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and River manages to pass to side control.
McCain looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCain wants to stand back up but River manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain is looking to get back to his feet here but River is keeping cool and he's managed to take McCain's back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from River. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McCain prevents River from getting a body triangle.
River has good solid back control here.
McCain trying to get back to his feet but River is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at McCain as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from River!
River connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for McCain to escape the position.
McCain trying to get back to his feet but River is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard River!
Bernhard River thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herrick Sahrahsahe (ranked 1543 p4p, 2028 weight class) and Jaquon Jones (ranked 215 p4p, 273 weight class). 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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herrick Sahrahsahe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaquon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahrahsahe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Sahrahsahe throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Sahrahsahe's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sahrahsahe ducks down to avoid it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sahrahsahe throws out the jab.
Sahrahsahe walks into a left hand.
Sahrahsahe ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Sahrahsahe's torso.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sahrahsahe misses with a wild combination.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sahrahsahe, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones has picked Sahrahsahe up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Sahrahsahe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working for a kimura but Sahrahsahe is defending it quite comfortably.
Sahrahsahe has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Sahrahsahe is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Sahrahsahe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sahrahsahe is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sahrahsahe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaquon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kekoa (ranked 1571 p4p, 2358 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 221 p4p, 321 weight class). David McDonald acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Kekoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Kekoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kekoa did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekoa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McDonald.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kekoa is keeping the position.
Kekoa seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kekoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald pushing down on Kekoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kekoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Kekoa dodges it nicely.
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekoa's head.
McDonald wants to control but Kekoa is keeping him busy.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Kekoa defends it.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kekoa is defending well.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekoa's head.
Kekoa is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kekoa continues to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kekoa is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kekoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
Kekoa is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Kekoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kekoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kekoa slips a jab from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kekoa. McDonald shrugs it off though.
Kekoa throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kekoa's waist but Kekoa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Kekoa connects with a crisp jab.
Eddie Kekoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kekoa cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Kekoa blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheers as Kekoa lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Kekoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. Kekoa didn't expect that.
Kekoa keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kekoa wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kekoa connects with a jab.
Kekoa misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
Kekoa cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eddie Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kekoa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kekoa lands a right hook to the body.
Kekoa connects with the punch.
Kekoa with a nice calf kick.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekoa manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Kekoa counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kekoa counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Kekoa counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Kekoa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kekoa throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kekoa defends it well.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Kekoa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kekoa throws out the jab.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Kekoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekoa scores with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Kekoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kekoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kekoa is working from the bottom.
McDonald working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kekoa is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekoa keeps working.
McDonald in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McDonald lands a few punches from side control.
McDonald working away.
McDonald wants to control but Kekoa is keeping him busy.
Kekoa is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kekoa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McDonald but great work by Kekoa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Kekoa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McDonald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kekoa slows the pace down.
McDonald tries to buck Kekoa off but Kekoa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald trying to remain calm as Kekoa controls from the top position.
Kekoa trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Kekoa wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his arm.
Kekoa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McDonald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kekoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kekoa gets to mount! McDonald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kekoa isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kekoa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kekoa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kekoa won't be happy with that.
Kekoa is looking for a sweep.
Kekoa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald.
McDonald creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kekoa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kekoa's legs.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
McDonald cracks Kekoa with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kekoa prevents McDonald from moving into mount.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
David McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kekoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kekoa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Kekoa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kekoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kekoa is not content to let McDonald control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa is looking for a sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kekoa counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kekoa.
Kekoa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Kekoa sprawls well.
Kekoa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kekoa's waist but Kekoa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
Eddie Kekoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
Kekoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kekoa misses with a straight right.
Kekoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kekoa. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Kekoa.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Kekoa misses its intended target.
Kekoa throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Kekoa.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Kekoa is looking to counter punch.
Kekoa lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David McDonald.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McDonald!
Our winner, David McDonald, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Picklesbly (ranked 1425 p4p, 1939 weight class) and Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 80 p4p, 116 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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144
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10 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Picklesbly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picklesbly digs a good body shot into Yukinobu's ribs.
Picklesbly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yukinobu.
Picklesbly clinches.
I was talking to Picklesbly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Picklesbly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Picklesbly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yukinobu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picklesbly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Picklesbly misses with a body punch.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow.
Picklesbly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly tries to work over Yukinobu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yukinobu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yukinobu avoids a wild elbow strike from Picklesbly.
With the fighters up against the cage, Picklesbly throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Picklesbly throws an elbow but misses.
Picklesbly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Picklesbly is defending well.
Picklesbly scores with a shoulder strike.
Yukinobu is trying to trip Picklesbly. He has hold of a leg but Picklesbly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yukinobu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yukinobu is working Picklesbly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Picklesbly 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.
Picklesbly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yukinobu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Picklesbly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yukinobu.
Picklesbly is trying to keep Yukinobu in close.
Picklesbly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yukinobu won't allow Picklesbly to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly has his foot on Yukinobu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yukinobu works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picklesbly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Picklesbly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yukinobu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Picklesbly wants to sweep but no luck.
Yukinobu trying to control but Picklesbly is working from the bottom.
Yukinobu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yukinobu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Picklesbly wants to sweep here but Yukinobu controlling him for the moment.
Yukinobu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Picklesbly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yukinobu's guard.
Yukinobu working a defensive guard here.
Picklesbly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yukinobu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yukinobu wants to stand up but Picklesbly is controlling him.
Yukinobu wants to sweep here but Picklesbly controlling him for the moment.
Yukinobu wants to stand up but Picklesbly is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yukinobu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Picklesbly trying to control but Yukinobu is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Picklesbly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yukinobu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yukinobu was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly clobbers Yukinobu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Picklesbly throws a jab but it's blocked by Yukinobu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picklesbly moves out of range as Yukinobu throws a body kick.
Picklesbly throws a body shot but no joy.
Adrian Picklesbly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yukinobu walks into a left hand.
Yukinobu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picklesbly.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Picklesbly avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Picklesbly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yukinobu misses the shot to the body.
Picklesbly throws a shot to the body.
Picklesbly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Yukinobu.
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yukinobu throws a jab but it's blocked by Picklesbly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Picklesbly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yukinobu manages to avoid it.
Picklesbly moves out of range of the body kick.
Picklesbly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yukinobu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adrian Picklesbly is winning the standup battle so far.
Picklesbly works the jab nicely.
Picklesbly throws out a loose jab but Yukinobu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yukinobu feints the counter takedown.
Yukinobu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picklesbly moves away.
Picklesbly blocks the body kick.
Picklesbly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yukinobu can do to turn this around?
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yukinobu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picklesbly throws a looping overhand right but Yukinobu ducks down to avoid it.
Picklesbly forces Yukinobu back against the cage and clinches.
Picklesbly prevents the takedown attempt.
Picklesbly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yukinobu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Picklesbly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Picklesbly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picklesbly stalling in the clinch.
Picklesbly prevents the takedown attempt.
Adrian Picklesbly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
Yukinobu tries for a takedown but Picklesbly manages to get underhooks.
Picklesbly lands an elbow that stopped Yukinobu in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Yamaoka Yukinobu has been cut.
Picklesbly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yukinobu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Picklesbly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Picklesbly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yukinobu avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu tries to score a body lock takedown but Picklesbly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yukinobu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Picklesbly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yukinobu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yukinobu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picklesbly.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yukinobu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picklesbly.
Yukinobu connects with a solid leg kick.
Picklesbly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yukinobu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Picklesbly lands a nice shot to the body.
Picklesbly defending well as Yukinobu loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picklesbly swings for the body but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Picklesbly misses with a hook.
Picklesbly tries to clinch up but Yukinobu circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Picklesbly. Beautiful body shot.
Picklesbly scores with a hook to the body. Yukinobu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yukinobu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly takes a swing at Yukinobu's ribcage but misses.
Picklesbly tries to clinch but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Yukinobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Picklesbly misses with a wild body shot.
Yukinobu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picklesbly.
Yukinobu staying out of range there.
Yukinobu misses with a double jab.
Yukinobu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yukinobu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly is looking to clinch but Yukinobu is avoiding it.
Yukinobu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yukinobu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Picklesbly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yukinobu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Picklesbly scores with a sloppy right hand. Yukinobu should have avoided that one.
Picklesbly tries to close the distance and clinch but Yukinobu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yukinobu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yukinobu with the counter takedown but Picklesbly avoids it easily.
Picklesbly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yukinobu moves out of range of the strikes.
Yukinobu slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Picklesbly avoids it.
Picklesbly gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yukinobu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yukinobu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Picklesbly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Picklesbly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yukinobu takes an elbow to the temple.
Picklesbly gets through Yukinobu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Picklesbly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adrian Picklesbly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yukinobu is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses with a punch to the body.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Picklesbly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yukinobu's elbow.
Picklesbly is leaning against Yukinobu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Picklesbly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yamaoka Yukinobu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Picklesbly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yukinobu.
Picklesbly tries to clinch up but Yukinobu circles away and keeps his distance.
Yukinobu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picklesbly.
Yukinobu ducks right into an uppercut from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly swings for the body but Yukinobu moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picklesbly. Yukinobu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yukinobu misses with a low kick.
Yukinobu tries to move into range but Picklesbly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Picklesbly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picklesbly rushes Yukinobu and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yukinobu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picklesbly throws a head punch that misses.
Yukinobu has hold of one of Picklesbly's legs. Picklesbly is fighting the takedown attempt but Yukinobu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yukinobu works over Picklesbly with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yukinobu preventing the sweep.
Yukinobu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu wants to pass the guard but Picklesbly is keeping the position.
Picklesbly working for a triangle but Yukinobu defends it easily.
Picklesbly controls Yukinobu momentarily but Yukinobu frees himself.
Picklesbly keeping moving, preventing Yukinobu from controlling successfully.
Yukinobu throws a big right hand that misses.
Yukinobu postures up.
Yukinobu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamaoka Yukinobu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yukinobu chips away with some ground and pound.
Picklesbly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yukinobu's guard.
Picklesbly stops Yukinobu from standing up.
Picklesbly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yukinobu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yukinobu is looking to stand up but Picklesbly isn't so interested in that idea.
Picklesbly wants to control from the top but Yukinobu keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Picklesbly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Picklesbly rushes Yukinobu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu tries to score a body lock takedown but Picklesbly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yukinobu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yukinobu blocks the elbow strike.
Picklesbly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picklesbly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yukinobu goes for a takedown attempt but Picklesbly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adrian Picklesbly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Picklesbly.
Yukinobu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Picklesbly misses with a looping left.
Yukinobu feints the counter takedown.
Yukinobu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Picklesbly lands with an overhand left.
Yukinobu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly tests Yukinobu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Picklesbly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yukinobu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yukinobu.
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!
Picklesbly misses with an uppercut.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yukinobu was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Yukinobu feints the counter takedown.
Picklesbly is looking to clinch but Yukinobu is avoiding it.
Picklesbly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yukinobu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yukinobu fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Yukinobu misses its intended target.
Yukinobu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Picklesbly connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Picklesbly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Picklesbly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Picklesbly!
After winning the bout, Adrian Picklesbly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Fusi (ranked 955 p4p, 996 weight class) and Uber Hammerfall (ranked 125 p4p, 133 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Fusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uber Hammerfall!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fusi scores with a jab.
It looks like Uber Hammerfall has been cut.
Fusi throws a jab when Hammerfall was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hammerfall.
Fusi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammerfall on the side of the head.
Hammerfall jabs Fusi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammerfall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Hammerfall misses.
Fusi cracks Hammerfall with an open hand slap.
Hammerfall staying out of range there.
Hammerfall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
 It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
Fusi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James Fusi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerfall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fusi.
Fusi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fusi blocks a head kick by Hammerfall.
Fusi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fusi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerfall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfall misses with a low kick.
Fusi slips under a jab.
Fusi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall throws a lazy right hand but Fusi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fusi lands a two punch combo.
Hammerfall misses with a wild body shot.
Hammerfall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fusi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fusi misses the jab.
Hammerfall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That has opened up Uber Hammerfall's cut even more.
Fusi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerfall is just out of range.
Fusi misses the body punch
and Hammerfall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammerfall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fusi misses with a right hand
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fusi misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fusi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammerfall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusi loses concentration momentarily and Hammerfall pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Fusi crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Hammerfall finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uber Hammerfall!
A victorious Uber Hammerfall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McSulley (ranked 896 p4p, 651 weight class) and Patrick Thomas (ranked 125 p4p, 94 weight class). Thomas has chosen LUNIZ -- I GOT 5 ON IT 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McSulley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thomas.
Thomas clobbers McSulley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McSulley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like McSulley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
McSulley slips under a jab from Thomas.
McSulley throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
McSulley is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
McSulley fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from McSulley.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Patrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas looks for the body kick but McSulley saw that one coming.
Thomas 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas takes a swing at McSulley's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSulley misses with a body shot.
Thomas defending well as McSulley loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McSulley throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McSulley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
McSulley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and McSulley counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles McSulley. McSulley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
McSulley blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into McSulley's ribs.
McSulley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas moves away from the strike by McSulley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
McSulley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
McSulley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McSulley lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and McSulley counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Thomas.
McSulley scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas tries to work over McSulley's front leg with a kick but McSulley checks it.
McSulley is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McSulley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas lunges at McSulley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McSulley's hand.
McSulley ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and McSulley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McSulley needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and McSulley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at McSulley's knee but McSulley avoids it well.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas feints a jab promting McSulley to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McSulley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McSulley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McSulley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas tries to bum rush McSulley with a series of wild strikes but McSulley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McSulley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thomas takes one to the side of the 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!
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
McSulley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McSulley tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
McSulley lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
McSulley half committed to a counter leg kick.
McSulley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSulley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from McSulley.
McSulley throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas feints a counter leg kick.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. McSulley saw that one coming.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and McSulley counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas feints and then cracks McSulley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McSulley down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McSulley.
McSulley misses with a body kick.
McSulley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McSulley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and McSulley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McSulley misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by McSulley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McSulley.
Thomas with a nice cross.
McSulley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McSulley lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McSulley is looking to counter punch.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces McSulley off the cage and back into range.
Thomas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McSulley throws a head kick that misses.
McSulley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McSulley cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and McSulley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas moves out of range as McSulley strikes.
McSulley throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas throws out a counter right but McSulley avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. McSulley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from McSulley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of McSulley's side.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into McSulley's torso.
McSulley swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSulley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McSulley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but McSulley slips the punch.
McSulley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McSulley looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas!
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McSulley if he has to take too many more of those.
McSulley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McSulley ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Patrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSulley loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
McSulley tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McSulley throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSulley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas with a nice cross.
That kick from Thomas tenderised McSulley's leg. McSulley is trying to keep his angry face on.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McSulley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
McSulley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas thuds a left hand into McSulley's body.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and McSulley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas tries to bum rush McSulley with a series of wild strikes but McSulley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like McSulley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McSulley counters with a nice leg kick.
McSulley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McSulley misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thomas.
Thomas 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!
Thomas moves away from the strike by McSulley.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSulley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
McSulley throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas feints and then cracks McSulley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McSulley down.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas throws a jab when McSulley was well out of range.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
McSulley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
letting McSulley counter with a right hand.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
McSulley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McSulley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thomas misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from McSulley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
McSulley throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and McSulley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
McSulley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas avoids the body shot from McSulley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McSulley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas throws a hook but McSulley avoids it easily.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSulley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McSulley throws a head kick that half lands.
Thomas punishes McSulley's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McSulley.
McSulley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
McSulley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and McSulley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and McSulley counters with a nice body kick.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McSulley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas tests McSulley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
John McSulley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
McSulley avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas cracks McSulley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas looks for the body kick but McSulley saw that one coming.
McSulley throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
McSulley looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. McSulley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McSulley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McSulley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
McSulley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thomas moves out of range as McSulley throws a body kick.
McSulley slips under a jab.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
McSulley slips a jab from Thomas.
McSulley appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSulley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McSulley looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and McSulley counters with a left to the body.
Thomas tries to work over McSulley's front leg with a kick but McSulley checks it.
McSulley lands with a slapping head kick.
Good leg kick by Thomas.
McSulley slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Good leg kick by Thomas.
McSulley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McSulley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McSulley ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Patrick Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSulley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
McSulley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McSulley swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but McSulley moved out of range nicely.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and McSulley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSulley throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas wants to slow McSulley down by chopping away at his legs.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
letting McSulley counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and McSulley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McSulley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Thomas misses.
It looked like McSulley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Thomas!
A very excited looking Patrick Thomas 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between James Hackett (ranked 492 p4p, 535 weight class) and Nacho Varga (ranked 53 p4p, 56 weight class). Hackett's entrance music is Foe Tha Love of Money. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Hackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nacho Varga!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Varga! But no joy.
Varga misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Varga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A leg kick checked by Varga.
Varga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Varga checks a leg kick.
Varga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Hackett throws a quick counter head kick but Varga was just out of range.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
Varga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Varga feints a counter leg kick.
Varga loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Varga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Varga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varga slips a straight right by Hackett.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Varga counters with a crisp one two that drops Hackett! Varga thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hackett to his feet! Hackett is in big trouble!
 Hackett is rocked!
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Varga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Hackett swings widly with a right hand
and Varga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hackett tries to land a front kick but Varga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Varga lands a big head kick that sends Hackett tumbling to the mat! Varga takes a step backwards and waves Hackett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Hackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Varga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hackett seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett looks to throw a body kick
and Varga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Varga swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
It looked like Hackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett misses with a hook. Varga ducked under it nicely.
Varga raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Varga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Varga missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varga misses with the body kick
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett motions for Varga to come forward. Hackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett works the jab nicely.
It looks like Nacho Varga has been cut.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Varga is rocked!
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
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 James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nacho Varga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Varga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Varga is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackett finish him?
Hackett throws a leg kick but Varga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Varga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hackett with a body shot.
Varga seems to have recovered his senses.
Hackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Varga checks a low kick from Hackett.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Varga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Varga. Varga obviously looking to wear him down.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varga can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hackett. Those never looked like landing.
Varga gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Varga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Varga ducks down to avoid it.
Varga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Varga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
Hackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Varga to score with a decent uppercut.
Varga throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varga misses with a double jab
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Varga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Varga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackett circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hackett counters with a crisp right hand that drops Varga! Hackett lets Varga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varga scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Hackett lands a jab to the head.
Hackett cracks Varga with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Varga falls to his knees and Hackett doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hackett!
James Hackett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 598 p4p, 398 weight class) and Valentin Taneyev (ranked 87 p4p, 62 weight class). Kardashian comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Gravel Pit. Valentin Taneyev told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardashian is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Kardashian scores with a body shot.
We've been informed that Taneyev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kardashian thuds a left hand into Taneyev's body.
Kardashian lands with a shot to the body.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kardashian throws a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Taneyev is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kardashian throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
As Kardashian backs off Taneyev throws a huge counter combo but Kardashian manages to avoid it all.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kardashian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taneyev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kardashian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kardashian is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kardashian throws a lazy right hand but Taneyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kardashian throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kardashian thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Taneyev feints a jab promting Kardashian to slip. Taneyev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kardashian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Taneyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Kardashian avoids it with no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Kardashian.
Kardashian swings widly with a right hand
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Kardashian there.
Taneyev moves away from the strike by Kardashian.
Kardashian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kardashian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Kardashian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taneyev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian misses with a hook. Taneyev ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Taneyev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taneyev tries to move into range but Kardashian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kardashian misses the target.
Kardashian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Kardashian as he connects with a hook.
Kardashian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taneyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kardashian to score with a decent uppercut.
Taneyev defending well as Kardashian loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Kardashian avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev gets tackled into the cage by Kardashian. Kardashian maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev is trying to break the clinch but Kardashian has him pressed against the cage.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kardashian has him pressed against the cage.
Taneyev is trying to break the clinch but Kardashian is controlling him.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev wants to break free but Kardashian has control.
Taneyev is trying to break free.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Kardashian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taneyev's efforts to push away.
Taneyev is trying to push Kardashian away but Kardashian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taneyev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taneyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kardashian loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Taneyev unleashes a big counter combination but Kardashian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kardashian scores with a jab to the body.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taneyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kardashian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taneyev in his tracks.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taneyev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taneyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kardashian finds it's way round the side to connect with Taneyev's head.
Taneyev walks into a straight right hand from Kardashian.
Taneyev slips under a jab.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kardashian lands a big right hand that sends Taneyev crashing to the mat! Kardashian stays standing though and waves Taneyev back to his feet!
Taneyev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardashian misses with a body shot
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rob Kardashian's cut is getting worse.
Kardashian misses with a left hand
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Kardashian toppling to the canvas! Kardashian scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!
Kardashian sizes up Taneyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taneyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Kardashian finish him?
Kardashian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taneyev seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Taneyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kardashian with a body shot.
Kardashian lands a nice shot that snaps Taneyev's head back.
Kardashian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taneyev counters with a crisp right that sends Kardashian to the canvas! Taneyev follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kay Bone (ranked 198 p4p, 360 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 29 p4p, 51 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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275
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285
18 - 7 - 0 |
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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 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kay Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Viking - that will leave a mark!
Bone missing with a left hand there. Viking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bone throws a leg kick
and Viking counters with a nice right hand that sends Bone toppling to the canvas! Bone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Viking finish him?!
It looks like Kay Bone has been cut.
Viking looks to land a right hand but Bone moved out of range.
Viking defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Viking on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kay Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bone.
Bone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Viking moves away and avoids it.
Bone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Viking as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viking! But no joy.
We've been told by Bone's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bone works the jab nicely.
We've been informed that Viking has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking tries to land a front kick but Bone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Bone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viking.
Viking thuds a left hand into Bone's body.
Jab from Bone.
Viking moves out of range as Bone strikes.
Jab by Bone.
Bone moves out of range of the strikes.
Viking checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bone.
Bone works Viking's body with a nice hook.
Viking walks into a straight right hand from Bone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking looks to land a left hand but Bone moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Bone finds it's target.
Bone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viking's head backwards.
Bone misses with a lunging right hand
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bone lands a nice hook to Viking's body. Viking takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viking.
Bone throws a looping overhand right but Viking ducks down to avoid it.
Viking throws out a counter right but Bone avoids it with no problem.
Bone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viking counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bone! Viking lets Bone back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viking in his tracks.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viking. That did some damage!
Viking on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bone. Bone obviously looking to wear him down.
Bone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Viking is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bone with a body shot.
Bone moves into range and clinches up with Viking.
Bone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bone is struggling to control the position.
Viking wants to break free but Bone has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bone throws an off balance right hand
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone throws a big shot that misses.
Bone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Bone looks to land a right hand but Viking moved out of range.
A nice side step and Viking releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Bone.
A countering left hand to the body from Viking misses.
Bone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Viking is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Viking on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Viking blocks the leg kick.
Viking is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bone looks to land a left hand but Viking moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Viking on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 Kay Bone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kay Bone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viking throws out a loose jab but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viking pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kay Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Viking on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viking throws a sloppy head kick and Bone moves out of range easily.
Bone has Viking up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bone lands a leg kick that knocks Viking off balance momentarily.
Bone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone missing with a left hand there. Viking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bone misses with a left hand
and Viking counters with a nice leg kick.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Bone throws a body kick that misses
and Viking counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bone! Viking lets Bone back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Viking walks into a stiff left hand from Bone.
Viking takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Bone is predictable there
and Viking counters with a good, hard body kick but Bone shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bone misses with a double jab.
Viking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Viking fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Viking moves away and avoids it.
Viking sends Bone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Viking is motioning to the referee to let Bone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bone is rocked!
Bone throws an off balance right hand
and Viking rattles Bone with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bone tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Viking dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bone stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Techno Viking!
During a confident post fight interview, Techno Viking thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 7 p4p, 118 weight class) and Dubaku Womba (ranked 2 p4p, 20 weight class). Womba has chosen Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
207
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15 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Womba throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Womba shoots in and bounces Hopkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
Womba throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Womba's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!
Hopkins wants to stand but Womba is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
Womba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hopkins has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba wants to get back to full guard.
Hopkins controlling the pace.
Womba actively working from the bottom here.
Hopkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Womba is looking to improve his position.
Womba looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Womba is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins 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.
Womba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Womba wants to improve his position but Hopkins is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopkins in particular looking to stall.
Hopkins is pressing down on Womba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Womba is holding on for now.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Womba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopkins pulls his head out easily.
Womba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Womba shoots in and drives through. Hopkins sprawls well.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Womba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Womba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Womba doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Hopkins ducks right into an uppercut from Womba.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Womba looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Womba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Womba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Womba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hopkins is trying to defend but Womba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Womba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Womba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Womba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Womba is in Hopkins's guard.
Womba throws a big elbow that misses.
Womba trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is controlling Womba's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopkins has his hands clasped together around Womba's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba wants to advance to full mount but Hopkins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Womba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Womba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Womba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Womba misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Womba misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Womba.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Womba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Womba scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good shot there by Womba.
Womba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Womba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Dubaku Womba's cut even more.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Womba is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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