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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Harris (ranked 5933 p4p, 6517 weight class) and Konstantin The Russian Giant (ranked 155 p4p, 166 weight class). The Russian Giant has chosen Soda Popinski Theme as his entrance music. The key to victory for Rocko Harris has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocko Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin The Russian Giant!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Russian Giant throws out a powerful jab.
Harris fails to land the takedown.
The Russian Giant wants to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch position.
Harris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Russian Giant counters with a head kick.
The Russian Giant cracks Harris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Russian Giant sprawls well. The Russian Giant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris tries to clinch up.
The Russian Giant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harris tries to clinch there but The Russian Giant circles away.
The Russian Giant tries to counter with a clinch but Harris shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Giant swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris feinted with a counter takedown.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocko Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris shoots for a takedown but The Russian Giant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries for a takedown but The Russian Giant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Russian Giant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harris is looking to stand up but The Russian Giant isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Russian Giant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Russian Giant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Russian Giant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
The Russian Giant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Russian Giant manages to get himself to full guard.
The Russian Giant throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Harris passes The Russian Giant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Russian Giant is looking to improve his position.
The Russian Giant is trying to stand up here but Harris is controlling him well.
Harris is trying to control. The Russian Giant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harris wants to pass to mount but The Russian Giant is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Russian Giant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control from The Russian Giant's half guard. The Russian Giant has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Russian Giant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
The Russian Giant looking for a sweep. Not yet The Russian Giant, not yet.
The Russian Giant keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris blocks a head kick by The Russian Giant.
Harris throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and The Russian Giant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harris's guard.
The Russian Giant stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
The Russian Giant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but The Russian Giant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harris trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Russian Giant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harris, up you get!
The Russian Giant keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harris throws a lazy head kick
and The Russian Giant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Russian Giant is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Russian Giant manages to pass to mount!
The Russian Giant is landing with some decent strikes but Harris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Russian Giant controlling from the full mount.
Harris is squirming around, avoiding The Russian Giant's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by The Russian Giant.
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Konstantin The Russian Giant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Russian Giant connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Russian Giant with good strikes from the mount here!
The Russian Giant lands a big elbow.
The Russian Giant controlling the pace for now.
The Russian Giant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to hold on but The Russian Giant pushes him away.
The Russian Giant trying to control but Harris is having none of it.
Harris is trying desperately to improve position.
Harris wants to hold on but The Russian Giant pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris can't escape the position.
Harris wants to hold on but The Russian Giant pushes him away.
The Russian Giant lands a big shot there that rocks Harris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Russian Giant postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Harris bigstyle! Two more strikes land for The Russian Giant and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin The Russian Giant!
Post fight, an emotional Konstantin The Russian Giant said 'HAHAHA, YES FOR MOTHER RUSSIA'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saidyokub Khabilov (ranked 3737 p4p, 6482 weight class) and Johnathan Maddison (ranked 428 p4p, 582 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saidyokub Khabilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnathan Maddison!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khabilov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maddison is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Maddison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khabilov trying to control the position but Maddison is working away.
Maddison tries to bench press Khabilov off him but Khabilov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov trying to control the position but Maddison is working away.
Maddison tries to escape but Khabilov is in control.
Maddison can't do much from the bottom here.
Maddison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov kicks off Maddison and gets to his feet.
Khabilov shoots in and gets a takedown into Maddison's guard.
Maddison has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Khabilov doesn't defend quickly enough and Maddison has managed to lock this one up! Can Khabilov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maddison on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnathan Maddison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 3053 p4p, 3472 weight class) and Timothy Green (ranked 381 p4p, 416 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timothy Green!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant misses with a looping right.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durant misses the shot to the body.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Durant.
Durant pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Durant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green cracks Durant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durant thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durant tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Green blocks a body shot from Durant.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durant moves to clinch but Green breaks away
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durant is looking to counter punch.
Durant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Durant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Durant connects with a solid leg kick.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Durant ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Durant throws an off balance right hand
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Durant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durant.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green punishes Durant's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durant tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durant with a body shot.
Durant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Green can't break the clinch.
Durant has Green pushed against the cage.
Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Durant keeps control of Green as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green tries to break free but Durant pushes him back against the cage.
Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green with a nice cross.
Durant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durant wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by Durant there.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green swings for the body but Durant moves out of range.
It looked like Durant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green.
Durant misses with a wild combination.
Green throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Green blocks the low kick.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Durant.
A clash of legs there as Green blocks the low kick.
Durant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
A shot to the body from Green misses
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab.
Durant lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into range.
Durant throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Durant throws a leg kick
and Durant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durant throws a body shot but no joy.
Durant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Durant misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green stuns Durant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durant throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Durant misses its intended target.
Durant clinches up against the cage.
Green tries to break free but Durant pushes him back against the cage.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durant misses with a body punch.
Durant gets through Green's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durant misses with a body punch.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green tries to break the clinch but Durant is controlling the position.
Durant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durant misses with a punch to the body.
Green is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Durant.
Green is breathing heavily.
Durant lands with a short shot to the head.
Durant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Green or not.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Durant has him pressed against the cage.
Durant creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Green's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Green drops to his knees and Durant pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Daniels (ranked 4261 p4p, 5687 weight class) and Zoe Jab (ranked 478 p4p, 561 weight class). Sam Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zoe Jab!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels shoots for a takedown but Jab saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daniels has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jab is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Daniels looking for a takedown.
Jab has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Daniels is trying to keep an underhook but Jab manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab controlling the action here.
Daniels trying to control but Jab postures up.
Jab seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daniels trying to control but Jab postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab wants to work for an arm triangle but Daniels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jab slows the pace down in half guard.
Daniels trying to control but Jab postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two 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.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Jab shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab moves into the clinch.
Jab is trying to pull guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniels is trying to drag Jab to the mat but Jab just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jab is trying to break free.
Jab tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Jab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Jab. No joy for Daniels on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Jab counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daniels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jab is aware though and is defending well.
Daniels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jab stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Jab to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daniels on his heels. He'll look to pass Daniels's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jab off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jab, as that shot connected.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
Jab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jab in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Jab dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Jab's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice sprawl there from Jab as Daniels shoots in.
Jab shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Daniels manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Daniels has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jab off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sam Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab moves into range and clinches up with Daniels.
Jab has clasped his hands together around Daniels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Daniels can't do much from the bottom here.
Daniels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Daniels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jab asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sam Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jab off and has taken his back!
Daniels is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jab defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab is holding onto Daniels's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Daniels tries to get the hooks in deep but Jab pushed the leg off.
Daniels is really struggling to control Jab but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Daniels keeps control of the position as Jab tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Jab is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Daniels off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jab manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Daniels is now in side control.
Daniels advances nicely into full mount.
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.
Jab wants to hold on but Daniels pushes him away.
Jab is squirming around, avoiding Daniels's attempts to control the action.
Jab is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jab is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels throwing strikes here but Jab is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jab manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Daniels thows a huge punch but Jab dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Daniels dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab rushes Daniels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jab is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels has Jab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daniels fails to pull guard.
Daniels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daniels has Jab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab is trying to trip Daniels. He has hold of a leg but Daniels is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jab persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Daniels is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jab throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Daniels's body to avoid the submission. Daniels has instead reached around Jab's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Daniels arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Daniels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Ducharme (ranked 4032 p4p, 24709 weight class) and Jonathan Campbell (ranked 503 p4p, 664 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Ducharme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Ducharme misses.
Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Ducharme in a clinch.
Campbell decides to pull guard.
Campbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ducharme wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Ducharme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ducharme trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducharme wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ducharme gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell rushes Ducharme and presses him up against the cage.
Campbell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Campbell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ducharme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Ducharme in a clinch.
Ducharme tries to circle away but Campbell has him pinned against the cage.
Ducharme is trying to drag Campbell to the mat but Campbell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Campbell is trying to trip Ducharme. He has hold of a leg but Ducharme is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Campbell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Campbell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ducharme is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Campbell, into his guard.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Ducharme from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducharme is really struggling to control Campbell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ducharme passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.
Ducharme seems to be looking for submissions.
Campbell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ducharme trying to control from half guard but Campbell is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducharme is looking to stall here but Campbell recovers full guard.
Ducharme trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ducharme stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ducharme.
A punch combination from Ducharme misses.
Ducharme swinging wildly here.
Campbell clinches up against the cage.
Campbell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ducharme regains guard.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Campbell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ducharme trying to control the position.
Ducharme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ducharme trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ducharme isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Campbell stacks Ducharme on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Campbell!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Campbell crashes against the mat.
Campbell throws an elbow but Ducharme slips to the side and avoids it well.
Campbell tries for a kimura but Ducharme is defending well.
Campbell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ducharme has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonathan Campbell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ducharme connects with a single shot there.
Campbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ducharme.
As Ducharme backs off Campbell throws a huge counter combo but Ducharme manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Ducharme misses the target.
Campbell throws a counter combo.
Ducharme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ducharme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campbell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ducharme is trying to keep an underhook but Campbell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ducharme pushes Campbell off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell has managed to clinch.
Campbell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Campbell throws a sloppy strike and Ducharme has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Campbell is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ducharme!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Ducharme!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Mikhail (ranked 6427 p4p, 5046 weight class) and Mitar Mrkela (ranked 629 p4p, 554 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 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 Los Angeles, Ivan Mikhail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitar Mrkela!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrkela shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mikhail's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mrkela passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mrkela is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikhail is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mrkela throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mrkela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhail keeps working.
Mikhail knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mrkela on the ground.
Mrkela in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mikhail is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitar Mrkela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Johnson (ranked 3462 p4p, 3669 weight class) and Bowser Bigalow (ranked 405 p4p, 425 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradley Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bowser Bigalow!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigalow punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bigalow throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Bigalow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bigalow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bigalow avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Bigalow's corner calls for a 1-2. Bigalow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bigalow throws out the jab.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bigalow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Bigalow does no damage.
Bigalow scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Bigalow counters with a left to the body.
Bigalow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 Johnson is rocked!
Bigalow moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bigalow shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Johnson is on queer street and Bigalow is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bowser Bigalow!
Our winner, Bowser Bigalow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Igor (ranked 5908 p4p, 3276 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 575 p4p, 395 weight class). McFistface has chosen Tiptoe Through The Tulips as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Igor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McFistface lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Igor as McFistface shoots in.
McFistface shoots in looking for a takedown but Igor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McFistface's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Igor attempts a counter takedown but McFistface avoids it well and moves away.
Igor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander Igor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McFistface closes this distance looking for a takedown but Igor circles away.
Igor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McFistface makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Igor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McFistface napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McFistface sneaks out the side door and pushes Igor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Igor throws a hook but McFistface blocks it.
McFistface tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McFistface shoots in but no luck this time.
Igor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McFistface fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Igor, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from McFistface.
McFistface has hold of one of Igor's legs. Igor is fighting the takedown attempt but McFistface gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Igor trying to keep a closed guard but McFistface is proving a slippery customer.
McFistface makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFistface defends it easily.
McFistface controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Igor is looking for a triangle but McFistface pushes his legs off easily.
McFistface forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, McFistface seems content to control.
McFistface is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Igor is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and McFistface has latched onto it... Big trouble! McFistface pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Igor is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from McFistface!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dougie McFistface!
A very excited looking Dougie McFistface made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davis Lockley (ranked 2702 p4p, 3368 weight class) and Finn Semilsberger (ranked 175 p4p, 226 weight class). Davis Lockley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davis Lockley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finn Semilsberger!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semilsberger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lockley is looking for a triangle but Semilsberger pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Semilsberger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Semilsberger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lockley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Semilsberger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Semilsberger connects with a couple of short punches.
Lockley looking for a guillotine here but Semilsberger defends easily.
Lockley is breathing heavily.
Semilsberger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Semilsberger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Semilsberger lands a couple of digs.
Lockley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semilsberger postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lockley covers up, he's hurt! Semilsberger keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Semilsberger and the ref steps in to end the fight! Semilsberger can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn Semilsberger!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esf Asdadsasd (ranked 5481 p4p, 5528 weight class) and John Martin (ranked 149 p4p, 150 weight class). Esf Asdadsasd 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, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Esf Asdadsasd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Martin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Asdadsasd slips the punch.
Asdadsasd throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asdadsasd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asdadsasd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martin slips a jab from Asdadsasd.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Martin throws a right hand that Asdadsasd ducks under and follows up with a left that Asdadsasd also avoids with ease.
Asdadsasd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Asdadsasd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Asdadsasd's shoulder, as Asdadsasd tries to avoid the shot.
Asdadsasd misses the shot to the body.
John Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asdadsasd missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin swings for the body but Asdadsasd moves out of range.
Asdadsasd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 It looks like Esf Asdadsasd has been cut.
Asdadsasd defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Asdadsasd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asdadsasd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asdadsasd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asdadsasd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
 It looks like John Martin has been cut.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin looks winded!
Asdadsasd connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdadsasd lands a left and a right that send Martin crashing to the mat, dazed. Asdadsasd thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Asdadsasd lands a big right hand that sends Martin crashing to the mat! Asdadsasd stays standing though and waves Martin back to his feet!
 Martin is rocked!
That has opened up John Martin's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asdadsasd moves in close and cracks Martin with a massive right hand! Martin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Asdadsasd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esf Asdadsasd!
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