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BKFC 21 - Emelianenko vs Wife PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Miller (ranked 24200 p4p, 24139 weight class) and Geraint Jones (ranked 599 p4p, 627 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shayne Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Geraint Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Miller throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miller wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Miller manages to pass to side control.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Miller stands up and beckons Jones to join him on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
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 Shayne Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Miller misses with a low kick.
As Miller backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents Miller from standing back up.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
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.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is looking for submissions but instead, Miller has regained full guard.
Jones won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Miller makes his way to full guard, as Jones worked for a kimura.
Jones trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller with the inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Shayne Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geraint Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miller stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Geraint Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Miller wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miller tries to escape but Jones is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to advance position but instead Miller slips a leg back in to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Miller.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miller pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronan Byrne (ranked 5129 p4p, 4158 weight class) and Vlad Tabares (ranked 568 p4p, 524 weight class). Vlad Tabares will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronan Byrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Tabares!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabares looks to land a combination but Byrne avoids it well.
Byrne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tabares lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Byrne backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Tabares misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Byrne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tabares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrne.
Tabares connects with a right hand. Byrne shakes it off.
Byrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tabares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tabares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tabares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Byrne.
Byrne throws a hook but Tabares avoids it easily.
Tabares misses with a wild combination.
Tabares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byrne defending well as Tabares loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrne misses the target.
Vlad Tabares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tabares throws a lazy uppercut
and Byrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrne.
Tabares throws a right hand that misses
and Byrne counters with a right hand to the body.
Tabares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tabares wants it to stay on the feet.
Byrne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Byrne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tabares defending well though.
Byrne working Tabares over with strikes.
Tabares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Byrne trying to control from half guard but Tabares is working away.
Byrne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Byrne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tabares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Byrne wants to take a breather but Tabares is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byrne lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tabares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tabares can do anything to dispel that myth.
Byrne trying to control the action but Tabares is working from the bottom.
Byrne stalling away here and it's allowed Tabares to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byrne trying to control but Tabares is working from the bottom.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byrne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byrne wants to pass the guard but Tabares is keeping the position.
Byrne connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byrne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byrne is looking to work some ground and pound but Tabares has wrist control.
Byrne connects with a couple of short punches.
Tabares wants to get back to his feet but Byrne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Byrne stays in close to Tabares's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byrne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byrne landing with the ground and pound.
Byrne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Byrne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Byrne stands up over Tabares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Byrne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tabares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Ronan Byrne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Byrne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tabares throws a left and a right that both miss
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Byrne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Byrne.
Byrne is pushing down on Tabares's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tabares is fighting to maintain full guard but Byrne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byrne misses with a head shot. Tabares uses the momentum to regain guard.
Byrne is looking to work some ground and pound but Tabares has wrist control.
Byrne is in close to Tabares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Byrne is working Tabares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabares is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Byrne is controlling him.
Byrne is stalling in the full guard.
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tabares can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Byrne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Byrne lands a couple of elbows.
Byrne connects with a couple of short punches.
Byrne passes Tabares's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byrne trying to control from half guard but Tabares is working away.
Byrne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Byrne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne slips a nice elbow through Tabares's hands, connecting with Tabares's forehead.
Tabares felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Byrne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byrne is trying to control. Tabares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Byrne lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Byrne.
Tabares taking some punishment here, with Byrne in his half guard.
Ronan Byrne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byrne drops an elbow to the side of Tabares's head.
Byrne wants to control but Tabares is keeping him busy.
Byrne wants to pass to mount but Tabares is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne content to control rather than advance.
Byrne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byrne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tabares defending well though.
Tabares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Byrne.
Byrne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Byrne is controlling the pace.
Byrne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tabares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Byrne is looking to take a break and control but Tabares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byrne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Byrne throwing shots but Tabares is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byrne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Byrne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Byrne dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tabares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck for Byrne with that takedown attempt.
Tabares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tabares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tabares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byrne circles away quickly and effectively.
Tabares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tabares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabares throws a series of punches but Byrne moves out of range.
Tabares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byrne finds it's way round the side to connect with Tabares's head.
Tabares swings widly with a right hand
and Byrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byrne goes for a double leg but Tabares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tabares continues to drive forward.
Tabares throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne has Tabares pressed against the cage.
Byrne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tabares prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronan Byrne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Tabares.
Byrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tabares lands with a straight right. Byrne didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabares swinging wildly here.
Byrne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Byrne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tabares is staying active underneath Byrne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tabares regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Byrne.
Byrne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Byrne scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Byrne controls the pace.
Byrne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Byrne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Byrne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byrne throwing strikes but missing.
Tabares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byrne is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Byrne chips away with some ground and pound.
Byrne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Byrne wants to control from the top but Tabares keeps moving.
Byrne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Byrne tries to free his leg and advance position but Tabares is retaining full guard.
Vlad Tabares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byrne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronan Byrne.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byrne, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Byrne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bricard (ranked 3808 p4p, 3358 weight class) and Choto Kanabe (ranked 445 p4p, 403 weight class). Choto Kanabe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Bricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Choto Kanabe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bricard misses with a wild combination.
Bricard throws a nice looking combination but Kanabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanabe has closed the distance and engaged Bricard in a clinch.
Bricard is trying to force a seperation but Kanabe has the dominant position.
Bricard is trying to force a seperation but Kanabe has the dominant position.
Bricard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kanabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bricard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kanabe is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bricard is looking to break free of the clinch but Kanabe has double underhooks.
Bricard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kanabe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bricard tries to break free but Kanabe pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanabe letting Bricard take a breather here.
Kanabe keeps control of Bricard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanabe tries a body shot but Bricard blocks it.
Kanabe misses with a body punch.
Kanabe has Bricard pressed against the cage, preventing Bricard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bricard blocks an uppercut.
Kanabe wants to take the fight to the mat but Bricard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bricard breaks the clinch.
Kanabe pushes Bricard up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kanabe prevents Bricard from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bricard.
Kanabe keeps control of Bricard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bricard working hard to break the clinch.
Kanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bricard's elbow.
Kanabe lands a body shot.
Kanabe lands a body punch.
Kanabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanabe lands an elbow inside that Bricard shrugs off.
 It looks like Terry Bricard has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Kanabe.
Bricard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanabe to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Bricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bricard wants the takedown. Kanabe is fighting it off but Bricard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kanabe's guard against the cage.
Kanabe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bricard wants to control from the top but Kanabe keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kanabe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bricard throwing strikes but missing.
Bricard content to stall in guard here.
Bricard won't allow Kanabe to sweep him here.
Bricard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bricard misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Bricard stalls from top position.
Bricard trying to control the action but Kanabe is working from the bottom.
Kanabe defending against the ground and pound.
Bricard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bricard is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanabe is trying to get back to half guard.
Bricard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kanabe is not content to let Bricard control the position.
Bricard staying calm.
Kanabe prevents Bricard from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanabe is looking to reverse the position.
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 Terry Bricard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terry Bricard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kanabe clinches up against the cage.
Kanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bricard controls his hands.
Bricard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kanabe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bricard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kanabe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bricard tries to break free but Kanabe pushes him back against the cage.
Bricard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Bricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanabe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bricard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bricard wants to break free but Kanabe has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanabe is trying to stall.
Kanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bricard is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanabe stalls.
Bricard blocking some punches.
Kanabe stalling in the clinch but Bricard improves position.
Bricard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanabe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bricard is looking for a takedown.
Bricard jumps guard but Kanabe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bricard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kanabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanabe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bricard's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe lands an elbow just above Bricard 's eye.
Bricard avoids a wild elbow strike from Kanabe.
Kanabe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bricard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kanabe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bricard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Bricard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bricard trying to control the action but Kanabe just sinks the hooks in.
Kanabe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bricard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bricard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kanabe's guard. Nice work there by Bricard.
Bricard with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe trying to keep a closed guard but Bricard is proving a slippery customer.
Bricard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bricard stands and throws Kanabe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kanabe tries to improve position but can't.
Bricard tries to advance to mount but Kanabe denies him.
Bricard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bricard trying to control the position but Kanabe is working away.
Bricard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bricard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kanabe is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bricard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bricard throws an elbow but Kanabe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bricard landing a few strikes.
Bricard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kanabe, who protects the arm well.
Bricard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kanabe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bricard trying to control the position but Kanabe is working away.
Terry Bricard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanabe can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Terry Bricard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terry Bricard's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bricard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kanabe lands an elbow that stopped Bricard in his tracks for a moment.
Kanabe gets underhooks to prevent Bricard's takedown attempt.
Kanabe controlling the action here for a moment.
Choto Kanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kanabe gets underhooks to prevent Bricard's takedown attempt.
Bricard takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bricard tries to pull guard but Kanabe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Bricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanabe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bricard is pushing Kanabe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricard wants to get back to striking at distance but Kanabe won't allow it.
Kanabe lands a damaging elbow.
Kanabe misses with a punch to the body.
Kanabe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bricard gets back to half guard.
Bricard is trying to maintain the position but Kanabe is very close to passing his half guard.
Bricard looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bricard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bricard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bricard is really struggling to control Kanabe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kanabe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kanabe trying to control but Bricard is working from the bottom.
Bricard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bricard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kanabe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kanabe tries to get to full guard but Bricard has control of the leg.
Bricard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kanabe defends it well.
Bricard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bricard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kanabe sees it coming and defends easily.
Bricard tries to pass to full mount but Kanabe defends it.
Bricard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bricard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kanabe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bricard thows a huge punch but Kanabe dodges it nicely.
Bricard wants to pass to mount but Kanabe is defending the position.
Bricard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bricard trying to pass the guard but Kanabe defending well.
Bricard is working hard here to advance position.
Kanabe is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bricard trying to control the action but Kanabe is working from the bottom.
Bricard is looking for a kimura here.
Kanabe wants to get back to full guard.
Bricard working Kanabe over with strikes.
Kanabe wants to get back to full guard.
Terry Bricard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bricard stalling.
Kanabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bricard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Choto Kanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bricard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bricard, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bricard!
Terry Bricard took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Plan on winning this thing.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 3994 p4p, 2810 weight class) and Gerardo Blanco (ranked 489 p4p, 369 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerardo Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanco was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Blanco swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Gerardo Blanco has been cut.
Gunnarsson defending well as Blanco loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Blanco misses.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanco.
Blanco throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Blanco! Gunnarsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blanco to his feet! Blanco is in big trouble!
A jab lands there for Gunnarsson.
 Blanco is rocked!
Gunnarsson cracks Blanco on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Blanco falls backwards against the cage. Gunnarsson follows up with more strikes that drop Blanco to his knees. Gunnarsson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Blanco! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
An out of breath Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theon Ryan (ranked 3034 p4p, 3038 weight class) and Henry Ford (ranked 411 p4p, 412 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theon Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Ford!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs.
Ford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ryan prevents Ford from moving into mount.
Ford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ryan to his feet.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Ford finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ford is standing up over Ryan. Ryan looks to escape but Ford dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is pushing Ford's head away, looking to escape. Ford manages to hold on to the position though.
Ryan is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it.
Ryan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ford asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryan prevents Ford from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ford is staying tight to Ryan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ryan!
Ford stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ford fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ford is defended easily by Ryan.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ford blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Ford clinches with his opponent.
Ford lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ford.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ford decides to stand and escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Ford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ryan scores with a kick to the body.
Theon Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Ford's defenses.
Ford forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.
Ryan can't get the takedown.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Ford's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Ford.
Ryan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ryan throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ryan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks.
Ford dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Ford's head and hops out.
Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ford throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ford fails to land the takedown.
Theon Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ford.
Ryan misses with a combination
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryan. Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Ford's body.
Ford drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
Ryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ryan jumps guard.
Ford postures up.
Ford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ford looking to pass the guard.
Ford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryan is working an open guard so Ford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
As Ryan backs off Ford throws a huge counter combo but Ryan manages to avoid it all.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ford misses with a double jab
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ford defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Ford successfully pulls guard.
Ryan gets to his feet. Ford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
Ford tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Ryan dips to his left and cracks Ford with an uppercut!
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Ryan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFord.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan swinging wildly here.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ford thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theon Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ryan.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings Ford.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryan as he jumps to the side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ford.
Ford working away.
Ryan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Ford decides to stand back up.
Ford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ford is in Ryan's guard.
Ryan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Theon Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theon Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ford 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Ford!
Henry Ford made sure to mention his sponsor, Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Rutger (ranked 5526 p4p, 2648 weight class) and Kill Switch (ranked 563 p4p, 349 weight class). The key to victory for Rufus Rutger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rufus Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kill Switch!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Rutger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Switch. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Switch thuds his shin into the meat of Rutger's side.
Rutger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Switch.
Switch misses with a head kick.
Switch shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutger's guard.
Switch throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutger trying to control the position.
Switch trying to control but Rutger is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rutger holds on and takes a little breather.
Rutger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Switch.
Rutger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rutger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Switch being controlled here momentarily.
Switch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Switch wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Switch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Switch tries to pass.
Rutger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Switch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Switch trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rutger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Switch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Switch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Switch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Switch tries to pass.
Rutger looking to control.
Rutger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Switch is trying to get back to full guard.
Switch trying to control from the bottom.
Rutger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Switch trying to control from the bottom.
Switch keeping hold of Rutger's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rutger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Switch is trying to control but can't.
Switch is looking for a sweep. Rutger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Switch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Switch.
Switch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Switch looking for a guillotine here but Rutger defends easily.
Rutger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rutger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Switch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Switch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Switch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rutger has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Switch to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rutger is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Switch pulls down on the head and he's put Rutger to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kill Switch!
Post fight, Kill Switch stared into the camera and said 'Broken necks, splattered patellas, severed arteries: These are the things from which dreams are made of.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slip Knot (ranked 2813 p4p, 3164 weight class) and Blade Wilson (ranked 383 p4p, 422 weight class). Knot comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Girlfriend. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slip Knot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Knot.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knot tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Slip Knot has been cut.
Knot misses with a body shot.
Knot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson gets through Knot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knot backwards.
Knot working aggressively here.
Knot swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Knot tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Knot back against the cage.
Wilson tries a body shot but Knot blocks it.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Knot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Knot throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knot backwards.
Knot has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knot throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson lands a right hand.
Knot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilson tries to work over Knot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knot misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Still in the clinch, Knot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Knot fails to land.
Knot prevents a body shot from Wilson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Knot avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Knot blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Knot's head.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knot takes a shot to the head.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knot has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knot's elbow.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knot is defending well for now.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knot avoids it.
Knot lands with a right to the head.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Knot.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Knot lands an uppercut.
Knot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson lands a body punch.
Knot misses with some punches.
Knot misses with some punches.
Wilson tries a body shot but Knot blocks it.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Knot backwards.
Knot misses with the head strike.
Knot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Knot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knot or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson cracks Knot with a nice body shot.
Knot is breathing heavily.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
Knot working aggressively here.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Knot controls his hands.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knot prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson presses Knot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilson lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Knot's ribcage. Knot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knot.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Knot blocks an elbow strike from Wilson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slip Knot's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Knot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knot misses the jab.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Knot defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Knot moved out of range nicely.
Knot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilson cracks Knot with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wilson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knot to stand back up!
 Knot is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson lands a head shot.
Oh Knot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knot throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Knot seems to have got his legs back now.
Knot is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wilson cracks Knot with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wilson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knot to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson drops Knot with a naaaaasty hook - Knot is in real trouble here! Wilson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blade Wilson!
Blade Wilson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Slip Knot stepped up to the mic, saying 'This guy I respect, fuck the rest!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Spam (ranked 1982 p4p, 2489 weight class) and Marvin Jackson (ranked 267 p4p, 329 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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6 - 4 - 0 |
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Spam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marvin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Spam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spam 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.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Spam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spam slips under a jab.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson swings for the body but Spam moves out of range.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Spam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spams head.
Spam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spam can't break the clinch.
Spam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Spam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spam was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Spam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Spam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spam to the mat. Spam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson won't allow Spam to sweep him here.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson passes Spam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spam defending well though.
Spam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Spam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spam tries to get out of the position.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Spam is trying to stand.
Spam has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson working over Spam with some ground and pound. Spam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spam wants to get back to his feet.
Spam taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Spam tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Spam taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Spam is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spam wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Spam defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson avoids the attempt from Spam to control.
Jackson landing shots from mount.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Spam is staying in there.
Jackson landing punches.
Spam tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spam is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Jackson 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.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Spam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spam trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Marvin Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson trying to control but Spam is working from the bottom.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Spam wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Spam keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spam!
It looks like Marvin Jackson has been cut.
Spam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Spam walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
A combination from Spam does no damage.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spam manages to break the clinch.
Spam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Spam finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Jackson's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Spam falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Marvin Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agansing Rai (ranked 858 p4p, 2302 weight class) and Valdo Calamari (ranked 129 p4p, 318 weight class). Rai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Break Stuff. Calamari has chosen Bellini - Samba Do Brasil as his entrance music. Agansing Rai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valdo Calamari!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calamari loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Rai misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Calamari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Calamari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calamari.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calamari, as that shot connected.
Calamari checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Calamari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Calamari moves away and avoids it.
Calamari throws a nice looking combination but Rai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calamari doesn't manage to clinch there - Rai circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rai misses the target.
Rai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rai punishes Calamari's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari scores with a nice head shot.
Calamari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai lands a glancing blow to the side of Calamari's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rai, as that shot connected.
Rai misses the jab.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Calamari cracks Rai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calamari's head backwards.
Rai lunges at Calamari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Calamari's hand.
Calamari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rai scores with a nice strike.
Rai lands an overhand right.
Calamari is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Calamari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calamari is still on wobbly legs! Can Rai finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Rai.
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rai misses its target.
Rai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calamari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rai throws a leg kick but Calamari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calamari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Calamari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Rai misses with a hook. Calamari ducked under it nicely.
Rai missing with a left hand there. Calamari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Calamari ducks down to avoid it.
Rai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Calamari seems to have recovered his senses.
Rai's corner calls for a 1-2. Rai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rai jabs at Calamari's body.
Calamari scores with a hook.
Calamari misses with a lunging right hand
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai lands a two punch combo.
Calamari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rai throws the left hand but Calamari avoids the punch easily.
Rai slips a jab from Calamari.
It looked like Rai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Calamari.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Calamari avoids the body shot from Rai.
Rai blocks a jab.
Rai throws a good cross that connects.
Rai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calamari momentarily.
Rai digs a good hook to Calamari's body.
Calamari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rai scores with a jab. Calamari acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Calamari ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Rai throws the left hand but Calamari avoids the punch easily.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai with a jab.
Calamari misses with an uppercut.
Rai walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai forces Calamari back against the cage and clinches.
Calamari is trying to maintain a safe position but Rai gets an underhook and turns Calamari into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Calamari.
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Calamari doesn't manage to clinch there - Rai circles away.
Calamari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai staying out of range there.
Calamari walks into a left hand.
Rai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calamari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rai misses with a body punch
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rai takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai slips under a jab from Calamari.
Rai throwing a counter right hand but Calamari manages to avoid it.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calamari moves away.
A big left from Calamari misses.
A low kick from Rai misses
and Calamari counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calamari looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Calamari avoids the body shot from Rai.
Calamari misses with a straight right.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai throws a right and a left that Calamari avoids nicely.
Rai lands a right hook to the body.
Rai lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Rai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calamari can do to turn this around?
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
Rai swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Calamari backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calamari scores with a shot to the body.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rai misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Calamari. Those never looked like landing.
Calamari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Calamari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calamari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calamari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rai closes the distance and clinches.
Calamari stalling in the clinch but Rai improves position.
Rai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rai pushes Calamari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Calamari fails to land.
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calamari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Rai.
Rai lands with a nice body punch.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari throws a counter combo.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Calamari does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rai lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Calamari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Rai.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calamari slips a jab from Rai.
Calamari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Calamari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai cracks Calamari with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Calamari tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rai pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Calamari is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agansing Rai!
Agansing Rai is the new welterweight champion!
Agansing Rai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Emelianenko (ranked 995 p4p, 1768 weight class) and First Wife (ranked 135 p4p, 232 weight class). Emelianenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mala Dama - Kabat. Roman Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Wife!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Wife.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wife throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Wife moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wife.
Wife misses the shot to the body.
Wife scores with a hook.
It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
Emelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wife misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Wife swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wife swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Wife is just out of range.
Wife loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Wife connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Wife takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a jab to the body
enabling Wife to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko lunges at Wife with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wife's hand.
Wife lands a right hook to the body.
Wife throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Wife with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Wife.
Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Wife.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Wife 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.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Wife has knocked Emelianenko down with a huge combo! Wife steps away and waves a wobbly Emelianenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wife drops his hands momentarily and Emelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wife throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Wife.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Wife connects with a body shot that sends Emelianenko's belly button to the back.
Wife throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wife misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wife throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wife was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Wife misses with a hook.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Wife is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Emelianenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wife avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko jabs Wife right on the nose. Wife blinks but takes it well.
Wife misses with a hook.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Wife circles away and keeps his distance.
Wife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wife.
Wife scores with a three punch combo!
Wife staying out of range there.
Wife throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Wife misses.
Emelianenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wife.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wife looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Wife swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Wife throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Wife fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Wife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wife takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jeez, Roman Emelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Wife scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelianenko should have avoided that one.
Wife swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Wife dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emelianenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wife takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
It seemed like Wife was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wife.
As Wife looks to move away, Emelianenko throws a big counter combo but Wife just gets out of the way.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
First Wife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Wife lands.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wife was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
First Wife seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife misses with a wild combination.
Wife throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Wife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Emelianenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wife throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Wife on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wife.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Wife slaps the foot to one side.
Wife connects with a body shot that sends Emelianenko's belly button to the back.
Wife misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Emelianenko catches Wife right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Wife. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko lands a big right hand that sends Wife crashing to the mat! Emelianenko stays standing though and waves Wife back to his feet!
Wife is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wife defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Wife is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Wife swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko rattles Wife with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Wife tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Emelianenko dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Wife stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!
Roman Emelianenko retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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