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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fester Adams (ranked 5895 p4p, 3689 weight class) and Kevin Shaw (ranked 555 p4p, 419 weight class). Kevin Shaw has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fester Adams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Adams .
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams 's efforts to push away.
Shaw pulls guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Shaw looking for a triangle here. Adams is fighting it but it looks tight! Shaw pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Adams is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Shaw!
Kevin Shaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Tarantino (ranked 2825 p4p, 5220 weight class) and Marcin Stefanowski (ranked 355 p4p, 543 weight class). Stefanowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Many Men (Wish Death) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marcin Stefanowski 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 Helsinki, Scottie Tarantino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Stefanowski!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarantino shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stefanowski is trying to defend but Tarantino finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarantino working the head and body with strikes.
Stefanowski wants to improve his position but Tarantino is controlling well.
Stefanowski trying to control here.
Tarantino prevents Stefanowski from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarantino pulls his head out easily.
Tarantino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stefanowski wants to improve his position but Tarantino is controlling well.
Tarantino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino working Stefanowski over with strikes.
Tarantino 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.
Stefanowski is looking to improve his position.
Tarantino slips a nice elbow through Stefanowski's hands, connecting with Stefanowski's forehead.
Ground and pound from Tarantino.
Tarantino content to control rather than advance.
Stefanowski is not content to let Tarantino control the position.
Tarantino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tarantino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Tarantino connects with a nice short shot to Stefanowski's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarantino takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stefanowski wants to get back to full guard.
Tarantino is nestled in close to Stefanowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stefanowski is trying to control but can't.
Stefanowski won't allow Tarantino to pass to mount.
Tarantino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stefanowski keeps working.
Tarantino controlling the action here.
Tarantino looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stefanowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stefanowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarantino scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stefanowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarantino scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stefanowski has hold of Tarantino's hands but Tarantino slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarantino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tarantino trying to control the pace.
Stefanowski trying to control here.
Tarantino lands strikes from half guard.
We've been informed that Stefanowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tarantino working over Stefanowski with some ground and pound. Stefanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Tarantino.
Stefanowski taking some punishment here, with Tarantino in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino lands strikes from half guard.
Tarantino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Tarantino.
Stefanowski is looking for a sweep. Tarantino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stefanowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarantino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarantino's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarantino tries to roll but Stefanowski sticks to his back.
Tarantino trying to control the hands but Stefanowski breaks the grip.
Stefanowski is trying to stick to Tarantino's back but Tarantino is turning into Stefanowski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stefanowski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tarantino.
Tarantino's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarantino stands up over Stefanowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tarantino postures up and lands a big shot to Stefanowski's brow.
Tarantino is in close to Stefanowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tarantino with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Tarantino dominated that round.
That's time! Tarantino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tarantino shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tarantino showed some decent athleticism there.
Stefanowski trying to control here.
Stefanowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tarantino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tarantino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stefanowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Tarantino.
Tarantino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stefanowski can do to turn this around?
Tarantino is nestled in close to Stefanowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tarantino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino drops an elbow to the side of Stefanowski's head.
Tarantino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tarantino wants to take a breather but Stefanowski is having none of it.
Tarantino with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Tarantino there.
Tarantino is thwarting Stefanowski's attempts to control the position.
Tarantino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarantino is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stefanowski is trying to maintain the position but Tarantino is very close to passing his half guard.
Stefanowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarantino scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tarantino is looking to take a break and control but Stefanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarantino working Stefanowski over with strikes.
Stefanowski wants to get back to full guard.
Scottie Tarantino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stefanowski trying to hold on to Tarantino's head to control him but Tarantino postures up.
Stefanowski is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Tarantino there.
Tarantino trying to control the action but Stefanowski is working from the bottom.
Stefanowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tarantino lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tarantino with good strikes from the mount here!
Stefanowski tries to hold on but Tarantino pushes him away.
Stefanowski is trying to escape the mount.
Tarantino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tarantino working Stefanowski over with strikes here.
Stefanowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarantino working the ground and pound effectively.
Tarantino looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stefanowski?
 Stefanowski is rocked!
 It looks like Marcin Stefanowski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Tarantino.
Stefanowski is still in real trouble! Can Tarantino finish him?
Tarantino in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tarantino with the ground and pound from mount.
Tarantino lands a big shot to the head and Stefanowski winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Scottie Tarantino!
A relieved looking Scottie Tarantino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marcin Stefanowski spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that's a bit tough, I want to apologize to those that I let down with this performance and I hope to have a turn around fight soon to bounce back
Thanks for the support'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Chandler (ranked 3794 p4p, 3823 weight class) and Cody Griffith (ranked 446 p4p, 447 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cody Griffith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 1 - 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler dives in and grabs Griffith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes down on Chandler's head and hops out.
Griffith avoids the body shot from Chandler.
The fighters circling - Griffith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler lands a jab to Griffith's midsection.
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Griffith counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chandler with a hook.
Griffith lands a jab to the head.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Griffith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Griffith. Those never looked like landing.
Chandler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Griffith sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffith wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Griffith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Still in half guard, Chandler seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Griffith's hands, connecting with Griffith's forehead.
Chandler lands with a punch from half guard.
Chandler tries to pass to full mount but Griffith defends it.
Griffith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chandler is keen to just control but Griffith is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chandler controlling the action here.
Chandler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Griffith for as long as he can get away with.
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Griffith is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Chandler content to control rather than advance.
Chandler working over Griffith with some ground and pound. Griffith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffith gets full guard.
Griffith is adopting a defensive guard.
Chandler works over Griffith with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Griffith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Chandler advances to half guard.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler wants to pass to mount but Griffith is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chandler cracks Griffith with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler won't allow Griffith to sweep him here.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffith's head.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chandler continues to stall.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griffith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffith misses with a few strikes there.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffith throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely.
Chandler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffith throws a strike from the bottom but Chandler passes into side control!
Chandler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler grinds an elbow into Griffith's temple.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffith can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been informed that Griffith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Chandler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chandler trying to control the action but Griffith is working from the bottom.
Griffith is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Griffith taking a bit of punishment here - Chandler scoring with strikes.
Chandler cracks Griffith with a big elbow.
Chandler is working Griffith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chandler controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler working away.
Chandler cracks Griffith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chandler working the ground and pound from side control.
Chandler grinds an elbow into Griffith's temple.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Griffith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler grinds an elbow into Griffith's temple.
Chandler is putting a hurting on Griffith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chandler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chandler working the ground and pound from side control.
Chandler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffith down.
Chandler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chandler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Griffith is breathing heavily.
Chandler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chandler scoring with strikes but Griffith is staying in there.
Chandler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chandler landing shots from mount.
Chandler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffith is in a horrible position here. Chandler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chandler looking to finish Griffith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griffith!
Griffith tries to reverse the position but Chandler maintains control.
Griffith is in a horrible position here. Chandler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chandler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chandler with a couple of short strikes.
Griffith tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that second round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chandler shoots for a takedown but Griffith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffith! But no joy.
A big right from Griffith misses.
Chandler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffith swivels and escapes.
Chandler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chandler lands strikes from half guard.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chandler is pressing down on Griffith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Griffith is holding on for now.
Griffith has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler not doing much here.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is taking a breather. Griffith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chandler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chandler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chandler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith won't allow Chandler to pass to mount.
Griffith tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Chandler is thwarting Griffith's attempts to control the position.
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Griffith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Griffith's ribs.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Chandler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chandler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Further stalling from Chandler.
Cody Griffith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chandler, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 4203 p4p, 3176 weight class) and Marlon Gazersky (ranked 452 p4p, 365 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Next Big Thing. Gazersky has chosen Clutch - Electric Worry as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlon Gazersky!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazersky scores with a decent looking hook.
Gazersky digs a good body shot into Lesnar's ribs.
Gazersky scores with a hook.
Lesnar gets tackled into the cage by Gazersky. Gazersky maintains the clinch.
Gazersky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gazersky's waist but Gazersky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Lesnar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gazersky avoids it really well and circles away.
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gazersky rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the cage.
Lesnar has Gazersky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gazersky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gazersky struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Gazersky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gazersky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gazersky misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Gazersky.
Gazersky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gazersky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gazersky tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gazersky to the ground. Gazersky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Gazersky punishes Lesnar's body with a nice straight punch.
Gazersky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lesnar at a distance.
Gazersky clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gazersky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gazersky breaks from the clinch.
Gazersky has closed the distance and engaged Lesnar in a clinch.
Gazersky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Gazersky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gazersky tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Gazersky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gazersky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Gazersky lands a body shot.
Gazersky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Gazersky scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazersky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Gazersky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gazersky just leaning against Lesnar, taking a breather.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown.
Gazersky misses with a body punch.
Gazersky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gazersky breaks the clinch.
Gazersky lands a slapping body shot.
Gazersky rushes Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gazersky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gazersky.
Gazersky can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Gazersky pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gazersky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gazersky throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky wants to stall.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gazersky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gazersky lands a jab.
Gazersky gets a double leg takedown into Lesnar's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gazersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gazersky postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow.
Gazersky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Gazersky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lesnar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gazersky scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gazersky as he connects with a hook.
 Lesnar is rocked!
Gazersky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Gazersky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gazersky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gazersky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gazersky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky has Lesnar pressed against the cage.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Gazersky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gazersky is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky working aggressively here.
Gazersky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Gazersky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gazersky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gazersky counters with a straight right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gazersky. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gazersky fakes the body blow, causing Lesnar to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lesnar goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlon Gazersky!
Marlon Gazersky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Brock Lesnar spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll tell you one thing. I'm not retiring'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsal Ori (ranked 2267 p4p, 2553 weight class) and James Fury (ranked 270 p4p, 301 weight class). Fury has chosen Astronaut in the ocean as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsal Ori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Fury!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Donsal Ori has been cut.
Fury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ori misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Ori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donsal Ori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ori gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fury controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fury is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ori has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Ori is keeping the position.
Ori isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fury stacks Ori on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fury!
The referee asks Fury politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fury prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fury working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ori tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fury tries to move to mount but Ori blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ori looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fury gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ori is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fury lets go of the hold and Ori can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Fury!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Fury waved his t-shirt featuring 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fucccup Trump (ranked 3170 p4p, 2389 weight class) and Randy Jax (ranked 364 p4p, 285 weight class). Fucccup Trump has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fucccup Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Jax!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jax cracks Trump with an open hand slap.
It looks like Fucccup Trump has been cut.
Trump slips a jab and a cross from Jax.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Trump. Jax shrugs it off though.
Jax falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trump counters by moving into the clinch.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trump is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jax is defending well for now.
Trump digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jax looks winded!
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Trump tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jax avoids it.
Trump unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trump gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump lands a body punch.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump tries to land knees in the clinch but Jax avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Trump's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trump cracks Jax with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Trump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jax takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
Trump missing with knees to the body.
Jax is trying to break the clinch but Trump is controlling him.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Trump tries to land knees in the clinch but Jax avoids the damage to the body.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Trump.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trump lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trump obliges.
Trump lands a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Trump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trump utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trump trying to land knees to the body.
Trump landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trump putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jax in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trump.
Trump lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Knees to the body from Trump.
Trump lands a right hand.
Trump is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump works on Jax's body with a couple of short punches.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jax.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jax avoiding damage as Trump throws knees to the body.
Trump works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Jax avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trump drops Jax with a big knee straight up the middle! Jax is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jax is rocked!
It looks like Randy Jax has been cut.
Trump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jax is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump tries a head kick but it misses.
Jax seems to have recovered his senses.
Trump closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jax out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fucccup Trump!
Fucccup Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materlak (ranked 1014 p4p, 946 weight class) and Matteo Bottura (ranked 142 p4p, 136 weight class). Materlak comes to the cage accompanied by Marzenia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matteo Bottura!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materlak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Materlak slips under a jab from Bottura.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Bottura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura cracks Materlak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Materlak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Materlak clinches with his opponent.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak misses with some punches.
Bottura lands with a light punch inside.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike.
Bottura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bottura.
Still in the clinch, Bottura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bottura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak misses with a body punch.
Bottura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Bottura has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bottura fails to land.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bottura lands a hook that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak.
Bottura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura misses with some punches.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Materlak.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Materlak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Materlak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura lands a left hand.
Come on Bottura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bottura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands with a short shot to the head.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bottura has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Materlak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bottura can turn it around.
Bottura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materlak is leaning against Bottura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Bottura digs a right hand into Materlak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Materlak's gas tank.
Bottura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bottura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bottura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Materlak jumps guard but Bottura stands there with Materlak around his waist. Materlak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura effectively controlling the action here.
Bottura throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bottura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Bottura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Bottura has him pressed against the cage.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bottura tries a body shot but Materlak blocks it.
Bottura scores with a shot to the side of Materlak's head.
Bottura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Materlak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Bottura as the two fighters clinch.
Bottura lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Materlak scores with a decent looking hook.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Materlak has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
Bottura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bottura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak tries to clinch but Bottura moves away
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura misses with an uppercut
and Materlak counters with a body kick.
Materlak lands with a straight right. Bottura didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Materlak moves into the clinch.
Materlak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bottura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bottura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Bottura misses with some punches.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Bottura's head.
Materlak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bottura is keeping busy.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bottura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Bottura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Bottura can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
Bottura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura misses with the head strike.
Bottura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matteo Bottura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bottura pushes Materlak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bottura.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Materlak as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Bottura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bottura.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Materlak.
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bottura.
Materlak tries to pull guard but Bottura holds him up against the cage and eventually Materlak drops back down to his feet.
Bottura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Materlak lands an uppercut.
Bottura gets through Materlak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Materlak manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Materlak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Materlak pulls Bottura in close to his closed guard and prevents Bottura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bottura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak'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.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Bottura's head back.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bottura's corner calls for a 1-2. Bottura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak looks to land a body kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura clobbers Materlak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Materlak lands a jab to the head.
Bottura with a 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!
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
A quick step to the side and Materlak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
It looked like Materlak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Bottura tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura cracks Materlak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bottura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Materlak counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak lands an overhand right.
Bottura cracks Materlak with a good jab.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Bottura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Materlak tries to clinch up but Bottura circles away and keeps his distance.
Materlak rushes Bottura and presses him up against the cage.
Materlak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bottura walks away with a smile on his face. Materlak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Materlak works Bottura's body with a nice hook.
Bottura lands a nice hook to Materlak's body. Materlak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak pushes Bottura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with some punches.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Materlak pulls guard successfully.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materlak trying to control the position.
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Bottura pushes his legs off easily.
Materlak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bottura's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak stops Bottura from standing up.
Materlak 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.
Materlak trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Materlak prevents Bottura from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Michal Materlak did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak'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.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Materlak tries to clinch there but Bottura circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Materlak as he connects with a hook.
Bottura misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Materlak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Materlak.
Bottura cracks Materlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Materlak throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Materlak throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well.
Bottura swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Bottura scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura misses with a body shot
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Bottura misses.
Bottura throws an off balance right hand
and Materlak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michal Materlak's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Bottura misses.
A little feinted left hand from Materlak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Materlak is looking to slow Bottura down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Bottura's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Bottura there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Bottura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Materlak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Materlak's head.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Bottura throws an off balance right hand
and Materlak counters by clinching up.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materlak working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bottura throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body.
Bottura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bottura lands a right hand.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Bottura.
Bottura lands a body punch.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bottura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bottura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Materlak.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
A head punch on the inside from Bottura fails to land.
Bottura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura lands a nice uppercut.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak working aggressively here.
Bottura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Materlak prevents a body shot from Bottura.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Materlak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Bottura dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Bottura throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bottura duly obliges.
Bottura misses with a jab to the body
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Bottura misses.
Materlak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Materlak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bottura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Bottura digs a good hook to Materlak's body.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bottura moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Bottura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bottura lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
It appears Materlak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Materlak lands a jab to the nose.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Materlak counters with a right hand to the body.
Materlak blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Materlak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura lands a body shot.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Materlak swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Materlak.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
Materlak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michal Materlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matteo Bottura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura throws a sloppy body shot
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.
Bottura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Bottura scores with a jab. Materlak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bottura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Materlak's hands.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura throws out a counter right but Materlak avoids it with no problem.
Materlak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Materlak throws a leg kick
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Bottura throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Bottura lunges at Materlak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Materlak's hand.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Bottura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak tries a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Materlak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Materlak tries to clinch but Bottura is having none of it.
Bottura throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak drives through and clinches with Bottura against the cage.
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
Materlak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Materlak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bottura to keep the fight standing.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michal Materlak.
I think Bottura 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Matteo Bottura!
Matteo Bottura is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 439 p4p, 987 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 64 p4p, 131 weight class). Kokkoro Kirin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirin misses with a double jab.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kirin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kirin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luciano just manages to avoid it.
Luciano slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luciano checks a leg kick.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Luciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the body from Kirin misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirin misses with a hook
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Kirin throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
A low kick lands for Luciano.
Kirin lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Kirin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirin throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a three punch combo that has Kirin backing up. Kirin nods at Luciano to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Kirin is predictable there
and Luciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirin.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Kirin throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirin misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano counters with a three punch combo that has Kirin backing up. Kirin nods at Luciano to acknowledge the strikes.
Luciano thuds his shin into the meat of Kirin's side.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Luciano has knocked Kirin down with a huge combo! Luciano steps away and waves a wobbly Kirin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kirin is rocked!
Kirin is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Luciano just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Kirin has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Luciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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