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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tue Mikkelsen (ranked 23746 p4p, 5178 weight class) and Jørgen Thrane (ranked 604 p4p, 555 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tue Mikkelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jørgen Thrane!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikkelsen tries to clinch but Thrane moves out of range.
Mikkelsen looks to clinch
and Thrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Tue Mikkelsen has been cut.
Mikkelsen moves to clinch but Thrane breaks away
and Thrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikkelsen tries to clinch up
and Thrane counters with a crisp right that sends Mikkelsen to the canvas! Thrane follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jørgen Thrane!
Jørgen Thrane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Syruncle (ranked 5098 p4p, 4816 weight class) and AJ Stopper (ranked 581 p4p, 565 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 middleweight 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, Bob Syruncle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, AJ Stopper!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syruncle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stopper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Stopper does no damage.
It looked like Syruncle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Stopper. Those never looked like landing.
Stopper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Syruncle throws a hook but Stopper avoids it easily.
Syruncle has managed to clinch.
Stopper has had enough of the clinch but Syruncle keeps him there for the moment.
Syruncle lands a left hand.
Syruncle misses with an elbow over the top.
Syruncle manages to break the clinch.
Stopper takes one on the button.
 It looks like AJ Stopper has been cut.
Stopper tries a head kick but it misses.
Syruncle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Stopper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stopper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Syruncle has closed the distance and engaged Stopper in a clinch.
Syruncle lands a nice uppercut.
Syruncle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stopper.
Syruncle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syruncle dives in for a single leg takedown but Stopper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Syruncle.
Syruncle lands with a light punch inside.
Syruncle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stopper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stopper misses with a looping right.
Syruncle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Stopper misses.
Syruncle rushes Stopper and presses him up against the cage.
Syruncle scores with a hook to the body.
Stopper looks winded!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Syruncle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stopper's brow.
Syruncle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Stopper is rocked!
Syruncle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stopper is still on wobbly legs! Can Syruncle finish him?
Stopper takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syruncle lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Stopper to his knees! Syruncle keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Syruncle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Magomedov (ranked 3880 p4p, 3447 weight class) and Derek Veenhof (ranked 469 p4p, 438 weight class). Veenhof has chosen Common - Drivin' Me Wild as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Magomedov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Veenhof!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Veenhof.
It looks like Sergei Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Veenhof.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Veenhof ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov .
Veenhof throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov .
Veenhof darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Veenhof lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Veenhof throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Veenhof is quick to defend against it.
A nice leg kick from Veenhof, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Veenhof throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Veenhof.
Veenhof throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov 's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Magomedov , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magomedov defending well as Veenhof loads up on a big left hand.
Veenhof throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Veenhof finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Magomedov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veenhof fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veenhof tests Magomedov 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veenhof misses with a few strikes there.
Veenhof moves away from the strike by Magomedov .
Veenhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Veenhof.
Derek Veenhof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veenhof lands a head shot.
Veenhof looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Veenhof lands an overhand right.
Veenhof moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Veenhof.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veenhof. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veenhof stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veenhof misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veenhof.
Veenhof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veenhof.
A combination from Veenhof does no damage.
As Veenhof tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Veenhof manages to avoid the attempt.
Veenhof dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov . That did some damage!
Veenhof misses with a body shot.
Veenhof feints and then cracks Magomedov 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Veenhof misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veenhof.
Veenhof throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veenhof looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Veenhof lands an overhand right.
Magomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Veenhof.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Veenhof.
A big right from Veenhof misses.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veenhof.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veenhof sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 Magomedov is rocked!
Veenhof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veenhof.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Veenhof avoids it well and moves away.
Veenhof throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov 's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Veenhof circles away.
Veenhof lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov 's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veenhof lands a two punch combo.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veenhof.
Magomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Veenhof lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veenhof lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Veenhof looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Veenhof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Magomedov '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.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veenhof.
Veenhof throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Veenhof takes a swing at Magomedov 's ribcage but misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Magomedov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Veenhof scores with a jab.
Veenhof scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Veenhof.
A swing and a miss from Veenhof.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veenhof misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Veenhof has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veenhof!
Veenhof throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veenhof swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veenhof cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Derek Veenhof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veenhof misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Veenhof manages to circle out of the way.
Veenhof throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov .
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Veenhof throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Veenhof.
Veenhof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veenhof throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veenhof finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov 's head.
Veenhof connects with a body shot.
Derek Veenhof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Veenhof.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veenhof swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Veenhof avoids it well and moves away.
Magomedov defending well as Veenhof loads up on a big left hand.
Veenhof misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veenhof throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov 's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from Veenhof both land. Nice combination.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Veenhof.
Veenhof digs a good body shot into Magomedov 's ribs.
Veenhof misses with a low kick.
Veenhof moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof misses with a looping left.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Veenhof.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Veenhof's head but Veenhof sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Veenhof on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Veenhof.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Veenhof's waist but Veenhof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Veenhof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov .
Veenhof throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Veenhof is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Veenhof lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Veenhof loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Veenhof can pounce on him.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Veenhof looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Veenhof misses with a straight right.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veenhof sprawls and moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Magomedov . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veenhof throws out the jab.
Veenhof throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veenhof!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov .
Veenhof lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Magomedov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Veenhof lands a right hand from hell, dropping Magomedov . Veenhof pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Veenhof!
Derek Veenhof 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murska Mfer (ranked 2634 p4p, 5357 weight class) and Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig (ranked 92 p4p, 167 weight class). Mac Giolla Phadraig has chosen Genie In a Bottle as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Murska Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
It looks like Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig has been cut.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mac Giolla Phadraig fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mac Giolla Phadraig looks winded!
Mfer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mac Giolla Phadraig sprawling to the canvas! Mac Giolla Phadraig rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mfer finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is holding his hands too far apart here. Mfer throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mac Giolla Phadraig is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murska Mfer!
In defeat, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my beer?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Goggins (ranked 3465 p4p, 3155 weight class) and Michael Nessen (ranked 426 p4p, 397 weight class). David Goggins 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Goggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Nessen!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goggins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nessen on the side of the head.
Goggins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nessen's hands.
Goggins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goggins throws a shot to the body.
Nessen shoots in but no luck this time.
Goggins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Nessen with that takedown attempt.
Nessen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nessen throws a sloppy head kick
and Goggins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goggins cracks Nessen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nessen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Goggins coming out on top.
Goggins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nessen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goggins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nessen tries to keep at a distance but Goggins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goggins scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goggins prevents the takedown attempt.
David Goggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Nessen.
A nice left hand lands by Goggins.
Goggins lands an uppercut.
Nessen can't find room to land a body shot as Goggins controls the action.
Goggins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nessen.
Goggins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nessen looks winded!
Goggins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goggins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nessen or not.
A shot in the inside from Goggins.
A nice left hand lands by Goggins.
Goggins pushes Nessen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goggins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nessen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goggins pushes Nessen up against the cage in a clinch.
Goggins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goggins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nessen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nessen shoots in looking for a takedown but Goggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nessen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goggins darts in and clinches Nessen up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Goggins.
Goggins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nessen backwards.
Goggins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nessen backwards.
Nessen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goggins after a bit of a struggle.
Goggins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goggins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Goggins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goggins.
Goggins lands a left hand.
Goggins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nessen takes a shot to the head.
Goggins lands a left hand.
Goggins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nessen backwards.
Goggins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nessen is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goggins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nessen backwards.
Nessen is still on wobbly legs! Can Goggins finish him?
Goggins pushes Nessen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Goggins.
Goggins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goggins lands a nice uppercut.
Goggins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goggins lands with a left to the head.
Goggins pushes Nessen against the cage. Goggins is working some dirty boxing. Goggins pushes off with a quick right hook! Nessen goes down! Nessen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Goggins moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Goggins!
David Goggins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amri Mbeki (ranked 3312 p4p, 3040 weight class) and Malamute Alaskiano (ranked 119 p4p, 108 weight class). Mbeki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rebel Yell. Amri Mbeki 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amri Mbeki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malamute Alaskiano!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaskiano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alaskiano throws an off balance right hand
letting Mbeki counter with a right hand.
Mbeki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mbeki trying to control the action but Alaskiano is working from the bottom.
Alaskiano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mbeki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Mbeki is putting a hurting on Alaskiano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mbeki stands up and beckons Alaskiano to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbeki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alaskiano throws a body kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alaskiano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
BOOM! Mbeki lands a beautiful left hook that drops Alaskiano. Alaskiano tries to recover but Mbeki is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Alaskiano lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amri Mbeki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Contreras (ranked 3291 p4p, 3008 weight class) and Yamasaki Mishimoto (ranked 313 p4p, 290 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orlando Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yamasaki Mishimoto!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishimoto misses with a body punch
and Contreras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Contreras lands with a good body shot.
Contreras throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mishimoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Contreras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Mishimoto is predictable there
and Contreras counters with a nice right hand that sends Mishimoto toppling to the canvas! Mishimoto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Contreras finish him?!
Mishimoto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishimoto bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Contreras comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mishimoto falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mishimoto was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orlando Contreras!
Orlando Contreras thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Yamasaki Mishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'For every step back, I shall take 2 steps forward. Good fighter right there! He deserves the win.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Owen McShane (ranked 2290 p4p, 3405 weight class) and Wubbe De Klerk (ranked 282 p4p, 406 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen McShane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wubbe De Klerk!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McShane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McShane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Klerk!
McShane lands a couple of good shots and De Klerk has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
De Klerk covers up after that shot from McShane.
McShane has both hooks in and is working for a choke. De Klerk is in real trouble here. McShane gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, De Klerk is tapping out! McShane wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen McShane!
After the fight, Owen McShane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dash (ranked 1559 p4p, 2243 weight class) and Jerry Goon (ranked 94 p4p, 135 weight class). Sean Dash 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 bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Dash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerry Goon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dash walks into a straight right hand from Goon.
Goon swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dash counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Goon.
Goon swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dash to counter with a crisp jab.
Goon misses with a left hand
and Dash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goon throws a lazy uppercut
and Dash counters with a crisp one two that drops Goon! Dash thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Goon to his feet! Goon is in big trouble!
Goon is rocked!
Goon jabs Dash to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goon is still on wobbly legs! Can Dash finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goon clobbers Dash with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goon seems to have recovered his senses.
Goon lands a head shot.
Dash is rocked!
Dash looks up at the clock. Bad move! Goon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dash. Goon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Goon!
Jerry Goon is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Jerry Goon, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaco The Rastafarian Priest (ranked 2245 p4p, 2396 weight class) and Hiroshima Nagasaki (ranked 80 p4p, 84 weight class). Hiroshima Nagasaki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaco The Rastafarian Priest!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshima Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Rastafarian Priest swinging wildly here.
The Rastafarian Priest throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
The Rastafarian Priest avoids the head kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by The Rastafarian Priest.
The Rastafarian Priest has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The Rastafarian Priest looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of The Rastafarian Priest's head but The Rastafarian Priest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like The Rastafarian Priest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Rastafarian Priest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Rastafarian Priest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Rastafarian Priest lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by The Rastafarian Priest.
Nagasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Rastafarian Priest defends it well.
The Rastafarian Priest throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Rastafarian Priest lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Nagasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Rastafarian Priest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Rastafarian Priest is looking to counter punch.
The Rastafarian Priest throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki defending well as The Rastafarian Priest loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Rastafarian Priest moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Rastafarian Priest missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rastafarian Priest connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Rastafarian Priest cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nagasaki misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - The Rastafarian Priest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Rastafarian Priest shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Rastafarian Priest not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nagasaki 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.
The Rastafarian Priest is looking to advance position but Nagasaki won't allow it.
Nagasaki has hold of The Rastafarian Priest's hands but The Rastafarian Priest slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nagasaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Rastafarian Priest.
Nagasaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Rastafarian Priest throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Rastafarian Priest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rastafarian Priest lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Rastafarian Priest connects with a nice short shot to Nagasaki's temple.
The Rastafarian Priest lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Rastafarian Priest winds up and cracks Nagasaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Rastafarian Priest missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Rastafarian Priest works his way into full mount!
Nagasaki is bucking up trying to escape but The Rastafarian Priest cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nagasaki is squirming around, avoiding The Rastafarian Priest's attempts to control the action.
Nagasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Rastafarian Priest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Rastafarian Priest landing strikes from the mount.
The Rastafarian Priest landing punches.
The Rastafarian Priest is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nagasaki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nagasaki!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rastafarian Priest pulls Nagasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Rastafarian Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki wants to stand but The Rastafarian Priest is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nagasaki wants to stand and escape but instead The Rastafarian Priest has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Rastafarian Priest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Rastafarian Priest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nagasaki is looking to stand up but The Rastafarian Priest isn't so interested in that idea.
The Rastafarian Priest distracts Nagasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Rastafarian Priest postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
The Rastafarian Priest is in close to Nagasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Rastafarian Priest with a nice head shot there.
The Rastafarian Priest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Rastafarian Priest won't allow Nagasaki to get back to his feet.
The Rastafarian Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Rastafarian Priest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco The Rastafarian Priest dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Rastafarian Priest missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Rastafarian Priest scores with a body shot.
The Rastafarian Priest with a hook.
The Rastafarian Priest throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Nagasaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nagasaki throws a body kick that misses
and The Rastafarian Priest counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaco The Rastafarian Priest is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by The Rastafarian Priest.
Nagasaki lands a head kick!
The Rastafarian Priest lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from The Rastafarian Priest finds it's target.
The Rastafarian Priest is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
The Rastafarian Priest lands an overhand right.
The Rastafarian Priest getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Rastafarian Priest tests Nagasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Rastafarian Priest misses with a straight right.
A combination from The Rastafarian Priest does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Rastafarian Priest pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki walks into a stiff left hand from The Rastafarian Priest.
Nagasaki tries to move into range but The Rastafarian Priest moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Rastafarian Priest.
The Rastafarian Priest with a jab.
Nagasaki misses with a jab to the body
and The Rastafarian Priest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting The Rastafarian Priest counter with a right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting The Rastafarian Priest here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Rastafarian Priest gets a double leg takedown into Nagasaki's guard.
Nagasaki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Rastafarian Priest thuds his right hand into Nagasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagasaki needs to keep his hands up - The Rastafarian Priest had a free shot at his head there.
Nagasaki is rocked!
The Rastafarian Priest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nagasaki is still on wobbly legs! Can The Rastafarian Priest finish him?
The Rastafarian Priest gets a takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.
The Rastafarian Priest lands a big elbow - Nagasaki is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for The Rastafarian Priest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaco The Rastafarian Priest!
Jaco The Rastafarian Priest is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jaco The Rastafarian Priest thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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