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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Turles (ranked 4421 p4p, 5528 weight class) and Olle Tandberg (ranked 538 p4p, 595 weight class). Olle Tandberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Turles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olle Tandberg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tandberg moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Tandberg.
Tandberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Tandberg as Turles shoots in.
Timmy Turles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tandberg to the ground. Turles is now in Tandberg's guard.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Tandberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tandberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tandberg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Turles has passed into half guard!
Tandberg actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tandberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Turles is trying to work for a kimura but Tandberg is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandberg looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Turles pushes past his half guard into mount!
Turles is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tandberg has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tandberg tries to improve his position but Turles has taken his back! Turles has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tandberg tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Turles pushes Tandberg away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timmy Turles!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Chandler (ranked 3090 p4p, 5550 weight class) and Payn Anderson (ranked 388 p4p, 563 weight class). Payn Anderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Payn Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
Chandler cracks Anderson with a big right hand but Anderson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chandler cracks Anderson with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Chandler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chandler off and has taken his back!
Chandler's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chandler trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Chandler has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Anderson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Chandler taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Anderson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Payn Anderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terence Erenberg (ranked 2718 p4p, 24352 weight class) and Stevie Stingray (ranked 366 p4p, 655 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 Tokyo, Terence Erenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Stingray!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erenberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stingray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stingray looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Erenberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Erenberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Erenberg quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Erenberg but it's paid off an Stingray is forced to tap! Nice work by Erenberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terence Erenberg!
Terence Erenberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 2188 p4p, 3953 weight class) and Briet Neer (ranked 281 p4p, 474 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Khalidovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Зима-мама 25/17. Mamed Khalidovic 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Briet Neer!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khalidovic.
Neer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khalidovic with the inside leg kick.
Khalidovic misses with a right hand
and Neer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khalidovic won't be happy with that.
Neer is trying to get an arm triangle but Khalidovic is defending well.
Khalidovic is looking for a sweep.
Khalidovic regains half guard, as Neer was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Neer connects with a nice short shot to Khalidovic's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khalidovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neer preventing the sweep.
Neer wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
Khalidovic pulls Neer in to control the position.
Neer trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalidovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidovic is on top in guard.
Neer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovic is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic wants to get back to his feet.
Khalidovic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SYDNEY ELITE GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Khalidovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidovic keeps working.
Khalidovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khalidovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neer wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Neer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khalidovic controls Neer momentarily but Neer frees himself.
Neer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neer wants to pass the guard but Khalidovic is keeping the position.
Khalidovic has his hands on Neer's head, controlling the position.
Neer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidovic is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khalidovic connects with a single shot there.
Khalidovic throws an overhand right that lands on Neer's shoulder, as Neer tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Khalidovic finds it's way through Neer's defenses.
Neer slips under a jab.
Neer with the counter takedown but Khalidovic avoids it easily.
Khalidovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khalidovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khalidovic.
Neer feints the counter takedown.
Neer blocks a jab.
Neer unleashes a big counter combination but Khalidovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khalidovic tries to bum rush Neer with a series of wild strikes but Neer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Khalidovic coming out on top.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Neer avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Khalidovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neer.
Neer misses with a takedown attempt - Khalidovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khalidovic is looking to counter punch.
Khalidovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neer can do to turn this around?
Khalidovic misses the jab.
Neer slips a jab from Khalidovic.
Neer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neer slips under a jab.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Neer avoids it easily.
Khalidovic throws a looping overhand right but Neer ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidovic misses with a hook
and Neer counters with a single leg into guard. Khalidovic didn't expect that.
Khalidovic pushes Neer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Khalidovic works Neer's body with a nice hook.
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!
Khalidovic throws a front kick aimed at Neer's knee but Neer avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that Neer ducks under and follows up with a left that Neer also avoids with ease.
Khalidovic sets himself, and Neer steps forward looking for the clinch! Khalidovic avoids it this time.
Khalidovic tries to score with a low kick but Neer moves his leg out of the way.
Neer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khalidovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalidovic tries to work over Neer's front leg with a kick but Neer checks it.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut. Neer saw that one coming.
Neer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khalidovic defends it well.
Neer is looking to clinch.
Mamed Khalidovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Neer slips a jab from Khalidovic.
Neer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that misses
and Neer counters with a left to the body.
Khalidovic throws a shot to the body.
Neer dives in for a single leg takedown but Khalidovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khalidovic thuds his right hand into Neer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khalidovic cracks Neer with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Briet Neer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalidovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Khalidovic is avoiding damage well.
Khalidovic regains half guard.
Neer wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.
Khalidovic wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.
Khalidovic is looking to improve his position.
Khalidovic makes his way to full guard, as Neer worked for a kimura.
Neer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neer is pushing down on Khalidovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khalidovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Neer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neer is looking for a kimura here.
Briet Neer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khalidovic pushes Neer off looking to stand but Neer dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neer's back!
Khalidovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Neer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
Neer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalidovic. Neer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khalidovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
Neer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick but Neer moved away.
Neer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khalidovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalidovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khalidovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neer's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khalidovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Neer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neer wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer working away.
Khalidovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Khalidovic wants to control but Neer is keeping busy.
Neer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalidovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalidovic wants to improve his position but Neer is controlling well.
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.
Neer is keen to just control but Khalidovic is a slippery customer.
Khalidovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neer working over Khalidovic with some ground and pound. Khalidovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khalidovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Neer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khalidovic dives on top into guard.
Neer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidovic is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khalidovic wanted to stand there but Neer had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalidovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalidovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khalidovic preventing the sweep.
Neer controls Khalidovic momentarily but Khalidovic frees himself.
Khalidovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Khalidovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khalidovic connects with a body shot.
Jab by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Khalidovic finds it's way through Neer's defenses.
Khalidovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Neer fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovic is looking to counter punch.
Khalidovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neer wants to counter the offense by Khalidovic and move into the clinch position.
Khalidovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neer at a distance.
Mamed Khalidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neer in his tracks.
Briet Neer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 Neer is rocked!
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khalidovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
Mamed Khalidovic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Legend Debonaire (ranked 2273 p4p, 2790 weight class) and Vladimir Poporovkov (ranked 314 p4p, 376 weight class). Legend Debonaire 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Legend Debonaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Poporovkov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debonaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poporovkov tries to counter with a clinch but Debonaire shakes him off and moves away.
Poporovkov tries to work over Debonaire's front leg with a kick but Debonaire checks it.
Debonaire thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Debonaire.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick
and Debonaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Poporovkov misses.
Poporovkov lands a front kick.
Poporovkov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Debonaire throws a sloppy head kick and Poporovkov moves out of range easily.
Debonaire sets himself, and Poporovkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Debonaire avoids it this time.
Poporovkov checks a low kick from Debonaire.
A jab lands there for Debonaire.
Debonaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poporovkov moves away.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Poporovkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poporovkov blocks a head kick by Debonaire.
Debonaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poporovkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poporovkov wants to counter the offense by Debonaire and move into the clinch position.
A right-left combo lands from Debonaire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poporovkov misses with a low kick.
Poporovkov tries to score with a low kick but Debonaire moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poporovkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Debonaire moves out of range of the body kick from Poporovkov.
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Debonaire.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Debonaire throws a series of punches but Poporovkov moves out of range.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poporovkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Debonaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Debonaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Debonaire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poporovkov misses with a low kick.
Poporovkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick but Debonaire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poporovkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Debonaire.
Poporovkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Poporovkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debonaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poporovkov manages to avoid it.
Poporovkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Debonaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poporovkov avoids a kick to the body.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debonaire throws a head kick that half lands.
A clash of legs there as Poporovkov blocks the low kick.
Debonaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poporovkov.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Debonaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poporovkov wants to counter with a clinch but Debonaire pushes him away.
Debonaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Debonaire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poporovkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Debonaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debonaire. Poporovkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Debonaire blocks the low kick.
Debonaire throws a sloppy head kick and Poporovkov moves out of range easily.
Debonaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Debonaire tried to score with a low kick but Poporovkov checks it.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick but Debonaire moved away.
Poporovkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Debonaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Debonaire throws a sloppy head kick and Poporovkov moves out of range easily.
Debonaire throws a head kick but Poporovkov moves out of range.
Poporovkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Debonaire blocks the leg kick.
Debonaire throws a head kick but Poporovkov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poporovkov blocks a head kick by Debonaire.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Poporovkov slips under a jab.
Poporovkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Debonaire moves out of range of the leg kick from Poporovkov.
Poporovkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Debonaire, as that shot connected.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debonaire missing with a left hand there. Poporovkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poporovkov moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Poporovkov blocks the low kick.
Debonaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poporovkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Debonaire's sensitive parts.
Debonaire lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick from Poporovkov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Legend Debonaire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poporovkov is looking to chop away at Debonaire's legs.
Legend Debonaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but Debonaire avoids it.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Debonaire lands with a kick to the temple. Poporovkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Debonaire lunges at Poporovkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poporovkov's hand.
Debonaire checks a leg kick.
Debonaire misses with a hook. Poporovkov ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Debonaire. Those never looked like landing.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poporovkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debonaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poporovkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poporovkov takes one on the button.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Poporovkov wants to counter with a clinch but Debonaire pushes him away.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Poporovkov avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poporovkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Debonaire is out of range and Poporovkov settles back down.
Debonaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Poporovkov wants to clinch up but Debonaire keeps it at a distance.
Legend Debonaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poporovkov ducks right into an uppercut from Debonaire.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poporovkov moves into the clinch.
Debonaire avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but Debonaire blocks it.
Debonaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Debonaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Debonaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Debonaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire is trying to pull guard but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Debonaire looking to stall.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Debonaire avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poporovkov obliges.
Debonaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poporovkov can do to turn this around?
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!
Debonaire is trying to break free.
Poporovkov misses with a knee strike.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poporovkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Debonaire.
Debonaire avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Debonaire.
Debonaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Debonaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Debonaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Debonaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Debonaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Debonaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Debonaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladimir Poporovkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Debonaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poporovkov's elbow.
Debonaire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Debonaire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Debonaire lands an uppercut.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Debonaire pulls Poporovkov into guard.
Debonaire controls Poporovkov momentarily but Poporovkov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poporovkov preventing the sweep.
Poporovkov pushing down on Debonaire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Debonaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Debonaire.
Poporovkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Debonaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Legend Debonaire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Debonaire scores with a jab. Poporovkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Debonaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Poporovkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Debonaire wants to get back to striking at distance but Poporovkov won't allow it.
Debonaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Debonaire finds it's target.
Poporovkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Debonaire checks it well.
Poporovkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poporovkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poporovkov blocks a head kick by Debonaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debonaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Debonaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick but Debonaire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Debonaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poporovkov avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
Debonaire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poporovkov counters by moving into the clinch.
Debonaire is trying to pull guard but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov trying to land knees to the body.
Poporovkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Debonaire is blocking nicely.
Debonaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poporovkov smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Debonaire.
Poporovkov tries to counter with a clinch but Debonaire shakes him off and moves away.
Poporovkov wants to slow Debonaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Debonaire throws an overhand right that lands on Poporovkov's shoulder, as Poporovkov tries to avoid the shot.
Poporovkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Debonaire.
Vladimir Poporovkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire throws an overhand right that lands on Poporovkov's shoulder, as Poporovkov tries to avoid the shot.
Poporovkov scores with a leg kick.
Debonaire lands with a shot to the body.
Debonaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Poporovkov wants to counter the offense by Debonaire and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debonaire lands with a nice body punch.
Debonaire avoids a kick to the body.
Poporovkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poporovkov.
Debonaire sets himself, and Poporovkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Debonaire avoids it this time.
Debonaire misses with a low kick.
Debonaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poporovkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poporovkov wants to counter with a clinch but Debonaire pushes him away.
Poporovkov misses with a low kick as Debonaire jumps back.
Debonaire moves out of range of the body kick from Poporovkov.
Poporovkov is looking to chop away at Debonaire's legs.
Debonaire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. Debonaire catches Poporovkov right on the button with a cross.
Poporovkov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Debonaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but Debonaire moves out of range easily.
Debonaire avoids a kick to the body.
Debonaire throws a head kick but Poporovkov moves out of range.
Debonaire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Poporovkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Debonaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Poporovkov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debonaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poporovkov controlling from the top position.
Poporovkov wants to pass the guard but Debonaire is keeping the position.
Poporovkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Debonaire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Debonaire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Poporovkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Legend Debonaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Debonaire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legend Debonaire!
An out of breath Legend Debonaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karlssen Paulssen (ranked 2448 p4p, 5193 weight class) and Niall ODooley (ranked 310 p4p, 542 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karlssen Paulssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall ODooley!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODooley lands a jab to the nose.
ODooley throws a right hand that misses
and Paulssen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paulssen.
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.
Paulssen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed ODooley's guard.
Paulssen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
ODooley is in trouble now - Paulssen has advanced to mount!
Paulssen controlling from the full mount.
Paulssen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ODooley is looking to escape.
Paulssen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Paulssen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karlssen Paulssen!
Karlssen Paulssen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Smart (ranked 2152 p4p, 2222 weight class) and AU ST (ranked 227 p4p, 234 weight class). Edward Smart is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AU ST!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ST has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by ST.
ST is trying to pull guard but Smart has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that ST 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.
ST tries to score a body lock takedown but Smart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
ST wants the takedown. Smart is fighting it off but ST persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smart's guard against the cage.
ST postures up.
ST stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smart is on top in guard.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ST is keeping the position for now.
Smart throws an elbow that misses. ST uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by ST!
Smart is controlling ST's posture.
ST is looking to advance position but Smart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. ST turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smart off and cradles ST's limp body as Smart celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Edward Smart!
Edward Smart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stances Slumponyhu (ranked 2133 p4p, 2244 weight class) and Voracic Frank (ranked 278 p4p, 288 weight class). Stances Slumponyhu 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stances Slumponyhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voracic Frank!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slumponyhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slumponyhu ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank blocks a head kick by Slumponyhu.
Slumponyhu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slumponyhu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slumponyhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Slumponyhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slumponyhu misses with a few strikes there.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slumponyhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.
Frank lands a jab to Slumponyhu's midsection.
Slumponyhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank lands with a hook. Slumponyhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slumponyhu misses the shot to the body.
Frank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slumponyhu misses with a two punch combination.
Slumponyhu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slumponyhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slumponyhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slumponyhu throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Frank releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Slumponyhu scores with a hook.
Slumponyhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slumponyhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Slumponyhu lands.
Frank slips under a jab from Slumponyhu.
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.
Slumponyhu misses with a few strikes there.
Slumponyhu throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slumponyhu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frank cracks a nice hook into Slumponyhu's ribs.
Frank has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Frank cracks Slumponyhu with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slumponyhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slumponyhu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frank drops Slumponyhu with a huge uppercut! Slumponyhu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Frank is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Voracic Frank!
A very excited looking Voracic Frank 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.
Stances Slumponyhu spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll starting doing PEDs'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Catchy Cartwright (ranked 874 p4p, 2590 weight class) and John Frost (ranked 100 p4p, 259 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Spiders. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catchy Cartwright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Frost!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frost throws a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
Frost lands with a nice body punch.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cartwright moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frost gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Catchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright scores with a hook.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Frost.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartwright circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cartwright's head backwards.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Frost.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands with a good body shot.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Cartwright.
Frost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cartwright, as that shot connected.
John Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Cartwright.
Frost cracks Cartwright with an open hand slap.
Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cartwright moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cartwright scores with a nice head shot.
Cartwright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frost counters with a crisp one two that drops Cartwright! Frost thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cartwright to his feet! Cartwright is in big trouble!
 Cartwright is rocked!
Frost finds Cartwright's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cartwright flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Frost lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cartwright will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Frost!
John Frost is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, John Frost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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