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GDL 128: Anderson VS Ebert PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Tunkles (ranked 24724 p4p, 5067 weight class) and Oleg Kovolak (ranked 632 p4p, 533 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Tunkles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oleg Kovolak!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Kovolak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tunkles doesn't seem phased though.
Tunkles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovolak is out of range and Tunkles settles back down.
Tunkles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovolak throws a body punch but Tunkles moves out of range.
Tunkles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tunkles swinging wildly here.
Tunkles throws a right hand that Kovolak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovolak also avoids with ease.
Tunkles throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovolak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tunkles.
 It looks like Oleg Kovolak has been cut.
We've been informed that Kovolak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice uppercut there from Kovolak.
Tunkles throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovolak.
Kovolak misses with a looping right.
Tunkles tries to land a leg kick but Kovolak saw it coming and moves away.
Tunkles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tunkles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovolak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tunkles throws out a loose jab but Kovolak uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovolak avoids the head kick by Tunkles.
No joy there for Kovolak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovolak rushes Tunkles and presses him up against the cage.
Kovolak tries a body shot but Tunkles blocks it.
A short right from Kovolak on the inside.
Kovolak tries a body shot but Tunkles blocks it.
Kovolak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kovolak.
Kovolak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovolak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kovolak misses with some punches.
Tunkles tries to circle away but Kovolak has him pinned against the cage.
Kovolak is stalling here.
Tunkles jumps guard but Kovolak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovolak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tunkles blocks an uppercut.
Kovolak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tunkles tries to circle away but Kovolak has him pinned against the cage.
Kovolak has a couple of punches blocked by Tunkles.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunkles has Kovolak pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kovolak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tunkles.
Kovolak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tunkles is trying to force a seperation but Kovolak has the dominant position.
Kovolak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tunkles has had enough of the clinch but Kovolak keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Kovolak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tunkles pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovolak trying to control but Tunkles is working from the bottom.
Tunkles is looking to sweep but instead, Kovolak has passed into half guard.
Tunkles pushes Kovolak off but Kovolak dives into side control.
Kovolak wants to control but Tunkles is keeping him busy.
Tunkles wants to control but Kovolak postures up.
Tunkles is not content to let Kovolak control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kovolak staying calm.
Kovolak wants to control but Tunkles is keeping him busy.
Tunkles can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kovolak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Kovolak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tunkles tries to clinch but Kovolak moves out of range.
Kovolak closes the distance and clinches.
Tunkles has had enough of the clinch but Kovolak keeps him there for the moment.
Kovolak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tunkles is trying to force a seperation but Kovolak has the dominant position.
Tunkles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovolak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kovolak prevents Tunkles from breaking the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kovolak in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kovolak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tunkles up against the cage.
A short right from Kovolak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovolak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kovolak stalling against the cage.
Tunkles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovolak leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oleg Kovolak.
Tunkles lands with a good body shot.
Tunkles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Tunkles misses the target.
Tunkles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovolak gets a clinch.
Tunkles tries to break the clinch but Kovolak is controlling the position.
Kovolak misses with the head strike.
Kovolak lands a shot to the body.
Kovolak looking to slow down the pace here.
Kovolak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kovolak throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunkles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovolak throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Tunkles.
Tunkles blocks an uppercut.
Tunkles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovolak has Tunkles pressed against the cage, preventing Tunkles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tunkles working hard to break the clinch.
Kovolak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovolak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kovolak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovolak throws a punch but it's blocked by Tunkles.
Kovolak misses with the head strike.
Kovolak has Tunkles pressed against the cage, preventing Tunkles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tunkles is trying to force a seperation but Kovolak has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Tunkles.
Kovolak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tunkles up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunkles is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovolak has double underhooks.
Kovolak keeps control of Tunkles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tunkles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tunkles lands with a short shot to the head.
Tunkles is trying to break free.
Tunkles working hard to break the clinch.
Tunkles tries to circle away but Kovolak has him pinned against the cage.
Tunkles is trying to force a seperation but Kovolak has the dominant position.
Kovolak misses with a punch to the body.
Kovolak digs a right hand underneath Tunkles's ribcage. Tunkles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovolak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oleg Kovolak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kovolak.
Kovolak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovolak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tunkles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oleg Kovolak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunkles throws a body punch but Kovolak moves out of range.
A slow jab from Tunkles misses its intended target.
Kovolak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tunkles moves away.
Tunkles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tunkles throws out a loose jab but Kovolak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rick Tunkles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Kovolak misses.
Kovolak lands with a shot to the body.
Kovolak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tunkles was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovolak.
Tunkles misses with a low kick.
Kovolak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kovolak misses with a combination
and Tunkles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tunkles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kovolak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tunkles moves away.
Kovolak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tunkles rather than just go for the knockout.
Tunkles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kovolak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleg Kovolak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kovolak keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Tunkles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tunkles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tunkles throws a nice looking combination but Kovolak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tunkles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovolak misses with a jab to the body
and Tunkles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice combo by Tunkles! Oh, that's hurt him - Kovolak falls to the canvas and Tunkles follows him into side control.
 Kovolak is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovolak wants to control but Tunkles postures up.
Kovolak is still in real trouble! Can Tunkles finish him?
Kovolak is looking to reverse the position.
Kovolak seems to have recovered his senses.
Kovolak manages to get back to half guard.
Tunkles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovolak's head.
Tunkles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kovolak is pressing down on Tunkles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tunkles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunkles throwing strikes from guard but Kovolak blocks nicely.
Kovolak is trying to keep Tunkles in close.
Tunkles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tunkles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovolak circles away.
It seemed like Kovolak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tunkles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovolak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovolak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovolak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tunkles.
Kovolak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tunkles.
Kovolak misses with a two punch combination.
Tunkles throws a series of punches but Kovolak moves out of range.
Tunkles throws a body kick that misses.
Tunkles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovolak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tunkles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Oleg Kovolak's cut even more.
Tunkles wants to clinch up but Kovolak keeps it at a distance.
Tunkles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovolak throws out the jab.
Tunkles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovolak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tunkles circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovolak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovolak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Tunkles misses.
Kovolak is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovolak misses with a double jab.
Tunkles wants to clinch
and Kovolak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rick Tunkles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunkles scores with a nice strike.
Kovolak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tunkles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunkles swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovolak.
Tunkles tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovolak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovolak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tunkles with a body shot.
A jab from Tunkles misses.
Nice shot by Tunkles.
Tunkles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovolak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Tunkles misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovolak. Tunkles does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Tunkles misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tunkles.
The cut above Oleg Kovolak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kovolak just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Tunkles misses.
Tunkles tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunkles misses with a right hand
and Kovolak counters with a nice uppercut.
Rick Tunkles is winning the standup battle so far.
Tunkles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tunkles fails with the takedown.
Rick Tunkles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovolak misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Tunkles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oleg Kovolak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovolak with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovolak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tunkles manages to avoid it.
Kovolak misses with a wild body shot.
Tunkles swings for the body but Kovolak moves out of range.
Tunkles looks for a takedown but Kovolak sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Tunkles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovolak misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Tunkles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kovolak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Kovolak!
An out of breath Oleg Kovolak 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aden Brewer (ranked 4809 p4p, 24861 weight class) and Wayne Walker (ranked 471 p4p, 570 weight class). Walker has chosen Afrikan Boy - One Day I went toLidl as his entrance music. Wayne Walker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aden Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Walker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker moves away from the strike by Brewer.
Walker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Walker misses with a hook.
Brewer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Wayne Walker has been cut.
Walker 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.
Brewer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Walker walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Brewer misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Brewer.
Brewer connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Brewer finds it's target.
Brewer misses with a wild combination.
Walker wants to counter the offense by Brewer and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brewer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brewer, as that shot connected.
Walker staying out of range there.
Brewer lands a big right hand that sends Walker crashing to the mat! Brewer stays standing though and waves Walker back to his feet!
Walker is rocked!
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Brewer finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer batters Walker with a massive right followed by a huge left! Walker is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Brewer lands a final crushing right hand to drop Walker to the mat with a gruesome thud! Brewer is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aden Brewer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessy Dentler Junior (ranked 4900 p4p, 5686 weight class) and Mike Bernando (ranked 144 p4p, 129 weight class). Bernando has chosen Frank Kirklin: Stomp as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jessy Dentler Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Bernando!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dentler Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bernando.
Dentler Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernando moves out of range of the body kick.
Bernando lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Jessy Dentler Junior has been cut.
Bernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Bernando.
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Dentler Junior shoots and misses
and Bernando holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Dentler Junior could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dentler Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bernando as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessy Dentler Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dentler Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bernando throws a head kick that misses.
Bernando throws a right hand that Dentler Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Dentler Junior also avoids with ease.
Bernando just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDentler Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bernando.
A combination from Bernando does no damage.
Bernando slaps away a takedown attempt from Dentler Junior, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dentler Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bernando lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dentler Junior!
Mike Bernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernando throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dentler Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Bernando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernando throws a head kick that half lands.
Bernando has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dentler Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Bernando sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dentler Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bernando avoids it.
Bernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bernando misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dentler Junior shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bernando moves into the clinch.
Bernando breaks the clinch.
Bernando throws a head kick but Dentler Junior moves out of range.
Bernando fails to land with a series of punches.
Dentler Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernando circles away.
Bernando throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dentler Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bernando tries to avoid it but Dentler Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bernando to the ground. Bernando escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Bernando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Bernando as Dentler Junior shoots in.
Bernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernando throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dentler Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior dives in and grabs Bernando's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bernando pushes down on Dentler Junior's head and hops out.
Dentler Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Bernando misses.
Dentler Junior wants to clinch.
Dentler Junior shoots for a takedown but Bernando saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike Bernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dentler Junior fails with the takedown
and Bernando counters with a two punch combo.
Bernando throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dentler Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bernando is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bernando.
Dentler Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dentler Junior avoids the head kick by Bernando.
Dentler Junior throws a big counter combination but Bernando scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dentler Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernando avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dentler Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bernando.
Dentler Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bernando tries to avoid it but Dentler Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bernando to the ground. Bernando escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bernando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernando misses with a combination
and Dentler Junior counters with a series of strikes. Bernando will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jessy Dentler Junior'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.
Bernando looks to land a combination but Dentler Junior avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Bernando.
Bernando lands a head kick. Dentler Junior smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dentler Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dentler Junior misses with a head kick.
Dentler Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernando circles away.
Bernando throws a combination that misses
and Dentler Junior counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bernando throws a series of punches but Dentler Junior avoids them all with ease.
Jessy Dentler Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando throws a right and a left that Dentler Junior avoids nicely.
Dentler Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bernando throws a head kick that misses.
Dentler Junior slips a jab and a cross from Bernando.
Dentler Junior throws a series of punches but Bernando avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler Junior looks for a takedown but Bernando sprawls well.
Bernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dentler Junior fails with the takedown
and Bernando moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessy Dentler Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernando looks to land a combination but Dentler Junior avoids it well.
Dentler Junior scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dentler Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dentler Junior avoids the head kick by Bernando.
Bernando tries to bum rush Dentler Junior with a series of wild strikes but Dentler Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Bernando fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior fails with the takedown
and Bernando counters by clinching up.
Bernando is working Dentler Junior over against the cage.
Bernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Dentler Junior slips a jab and a cross from Bernando.
Dentler Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dentler Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernando unleashes a big counter combination but Dentler Junior bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bernando's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bernando duly obliges.
Bernando is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Bernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bernando misses with a two punch combination.
Dentler Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bernando defends well and Dentler Junior ends up having to push Bernando into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bernando breaks from the clinch.
Dentler Junior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dentler Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Bernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bernando throws a head kick but Dentler Junior moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bernando. Those never looked like landing.
Dentler Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bernando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dentler Junior tries to clinch but Bernando moves out of range.
Bernando misses with a two punch combination.
Bernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Bernando blocks a head kick by Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Bernando moves out of range easily.
Bernando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Bernando does no damage.
Dentler Junior has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bernando lands with a kick to the temple. Dentler Junior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bernando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bernando in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bernando takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Bernando moves out of range easily.
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!
Bernando stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bernando wants it to stay on the feet.
Bernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Dentler Junior.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bernando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jessy Dentler Junior's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dentler Junior has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bernando.
Bernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dentler Junior slips a jab and a cross from Bernando.
Dentler Junior shoots in and drives through. Bernando sprawls well.
Dentler Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernando circles away.
Bernando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernando throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dentler Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernando circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessy Dentler Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dentler Junior misses with a double jab
and Bernando holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando breaks from the clinch.
Dentler Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Bernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bernando is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Bernando.
Dentler Junior dodges the punch combination from Bernando.
Dentler Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Bernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dentler Junior. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bernando throws a series of punches but Dentler Junior avoids them all with ease.
Dentler Junior cracks a nice hook into Bernando's ribs.
Dentler Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Dentler Junior fails with the takedown.
Bernando displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior shoots and misses
and Bernando counters by moving into the clinch.
Dentler Junior is trying to pull guard but Bernando turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bernando manages to break the clinch.
Bernando fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dentler Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bernando tries to avoid it but Dentler Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bernando to the ground. Bernando escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dentler Junior fails to land the takedown.
Bernando lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dentler Junior wants to clinch up but Bernando keeps it at a distance.
Bernando throws a nice looking combination but Dentler Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernando tries to bum rush Dentler Junior with a series of wild strikes but Dentler Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernando throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dentler Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bernando misses with a series of wild punches.
Bernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bernando fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dentler Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bernando throws a one two combo.
Dentler Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bernando rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dentler Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dentler Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernando misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dentler Junior dodges the punch combination from Bernando.
As Bernando tries to get set, Dentler Junior tries to push him back and clinch up but Bernando manages to avoid the attempt.
Bernando tries to bum rush Dentler Junior with a series of wild strikes but Dentler Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dentler Junior.
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!
Bernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dentler Junior scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dentler Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Dentler Junior seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dentler Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bernando as he avoids it easily.
Jessy Dentler Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Bernando is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bernando moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Bernando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bernando has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Bernando!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Adams (ranked 5556 p4p, 6336 weight class) and Felix Speer (ranked 561 p4p, 598 weight class). Nick Adams 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Speer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Speer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Speer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Speer lands with a punch from half guard.
Speer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Speer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Speer thows an elbow strike that misses. Adams gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Speer doesn't seem too bothered but Adams quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Speer is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Speer really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arseth Oysten (ranked 4920 p4p, 4763 weight class) and Jack Byrnes (ranked 507 p4p, 501 weight class). Oysten comes into the arena with FREEZING MOON blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arseth Oysten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Byrnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oysten shoots in and bounces Byrnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oysten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Byrnes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Byrnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Oysten drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Oysten seems to have locked his on tight now - Byrnes screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Oysten, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Arseth Oysten!
Post fight, an emotional Arseth Oysten said 'Stupid fighter with stupid preparation, TAP OUT BITCH!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen James (ranked 4772 p4p, 2973 weight class) and Audie Graham (ranked 119 p4p, 100 weight class). Audie Graham 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Allen James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Audie Graham !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands a nice shot that snaps Graham 's head back.
Graham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Graham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graham forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Graham breaks from the clinch.
James throws a jab when Graham was well out of range.
Graham defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Allen James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graham pulls guard.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but James is defending well. Graham quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! James has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Graham celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Audie Graham !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 2798 p4p, 3565 weight class) and Dean Hawthrone (ranked 267 p4p, 316 weight class). Ishmael Egyptian 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dean Hawthrone!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthrone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ishmael Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian scores with a hook.
Hawthrone shoots for a double leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls well. He's pushed Hawthrone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawthrone 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.
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Hawthrone's head.
Egyptian lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Egyptian.
Hawthrone tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
Ishmael Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Hawthrone.
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Egyptian digs a right hand into Hawthrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawthrone's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egyptian pushes Hawthrone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawthrone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian has Hawthrone pushed against the cage.
A short right from Egyptian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian digs a right hand underneath Hawthrone's ribcage. Hawthrone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawthrone tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
Hawthrone jumps guard but Egyptian stands there with Hawthrone around his waist. Hawthrone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Egyptian lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawthrone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Egyptian is pressed up against the cage. Hawthrone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Egyptian down to the mat. Egyptian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Egyptian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Egyptian.
Egyptian drives through and clinches with Hawthrone against the cage.
Egyptian pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Egyptian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawthrone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawthrone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
Hawthrone is rocked!
Hawthrone tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawthrone is still on wobbly legs! Can Egyptian finish him?
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawthrone backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Egyptian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawthrone tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Egyptian stalls.
Egyptian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hawthrone is working for takedown but Egyptian is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hawthrone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Egyptian after a bit of a struggle.
Hawthrone looks winded!
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Egyptian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Egyptian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Egyptian pushes Hawthrone against the cage. Egyptian is working some dirty boxing. Egyptian pushes off with a quick right hook! Hawthrone goes down! Hawthrone tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Egyptian moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ishmael Egyptian!
A victorious Ishmael Egyptian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nario Gwan (ranked 2625 p4p, 2245 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 339 p4p, 292 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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, Nario Gwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva slips a jab from Gwan.
Gwan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Gwan.
Silva clinches up with Gwan and pushes him back against the cage.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gwan managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nario Gwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Gwan avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gwan's efforts to push away.
Gwan wants to break free but Silva has control.
Gwan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwan is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Gwan jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva wants to stand but Gwan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva stands up and waves to Gwan to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gwan's elbow.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gwan's elbow.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gwan jumps guard but Silva stands there with Gwan around his waist. Gwan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gwan takes a shot to the head.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Gwan controls his hands.
Gwan can't break the clinch.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gwan breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Gwan pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Gwan misses the target.
Silva forces Gwan back against the cage and clinches.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Silva continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Gwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Silva defending well as Gwan loads up on a big left hand.
Silva drives through and clinches with Gwan against the cage.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Gwan wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Gwan is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva is working Gwan over against the cage.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Gwan controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Gwan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decent striking displayed by Gwan there.
Gwan throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gwan working hard to break the clinch.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gwan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva has Gwan pressed against the cage.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva avoids the body shot from Gwan.
Silva thinks about the counter body kick.
Silva forces Gwan back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva has Gwan pressed against the cage.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwan managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gwan's efforts to push away.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Gwan jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Gwan controls the action.
Gwan wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva tries a body shot but Gwan blocks it.
Gwan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Jab from Gwan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gwan wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gwan tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Gwan jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva closes the distance and pushes Gwan back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Gwan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gwan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gwan jumps guard but Silva stands there with Gwan around his waist. Gwan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Daniel Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Gwan is blocking nicely.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gwan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Gwan avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Gwan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nario Gwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwan fails to pull guard.
Gwan decides to pull guard.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gwan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva forces Gwan back against the cage and clinches.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gwan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gwan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gwan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva pushes Gwan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gwan being controlled against the cage.
Gwan is trying to break free.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Gwan is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Silva.
It looks like Nario Gwan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Gwan won't want to take too many of those.
Gwan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gwan's face.
Gwan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Gwan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Gwan won't want to take too many of those.
Silva has Gwan pressed against the cage.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gwan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gwan.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Gwan drops back down to his feet.
Gwan fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gwan's elbow.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Gwan avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Gwan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Gwan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gwan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nario Gwan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gwan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Gwan is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Gwan tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva lands a body shot.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gwan backwards.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Gwan's ribcage.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Gwan's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva presses Gwan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Gwan in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands an elbow just above Gwan 's eye.
Gwan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nario Gwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Gwan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gwan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Gwan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva pushes Gwan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Gwan drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gwan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Gwan takes an elbow to the temple.
Gwan wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva working Gwan over with knees to the body.
Gwan wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gwan backwards.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gwan backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Gwan won't want to take too many of those.
Silva presses Gwan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Gwan letting Silva take a breather here.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gwan up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Gwan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Gwan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gwan throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Silva receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gwan's defenses.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva presses Gwan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Gwan to the mat.
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Silva drives through and clinches with Gwan against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gwan's defenses.
Gwan successfully pulls guard.
Nario Gwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gwan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Anderson (ranked 1760 p4p, 2369 weight class) and Jason Ebert (ranked 60 p4p, 59 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ebert!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Ebert's ribs.
Ebert has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebert.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ebert clinches up against the cage.
Anderson has Ebert pressed against the cage.
Ebert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Anderson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebert.
Ebert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ebert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ebert has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ebert can turn it around.
Ebert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Ebert's ribcage. Ebert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Ebert looks winded!
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Anderson.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Anderson.
Ebert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ebert tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ebert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ebert.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Ebert misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebert backwards.
Ebert is rocked!
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ebert is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson pushes Ebert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Ebert stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson pushes Ebert against the cage. Anderson is working some dirty boxing. Anderson pushes off with a quick right hook! Ebert goes down! Ebert tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Anderson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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