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John MacBurgh really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 176.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Mark Hughes was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Med Tech (ranked 4097 p4p, 25148 weight class) and Yusef Kahn (ranked 507 p4p, 731 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Med Tech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yusef Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tech finds it's way through Kahn's defenses.
Kahn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tech tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kahn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kahn is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Tech is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yusef Kahn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Killstrike (ranked 4227 p4p, 3814 weight class) and Alpa Chino (ranked 521 p4p, 483 weight class). Killstrike kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Infinite Darkness by - KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. The key to victory for Conrad Killstrike has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Killstrike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpa Chino!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killstrike throws a nice looking combination but Chino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick lands for Killstrike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chino has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chino scores with a takedown into Killstrike's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chino drops back looking for a leg! Killstrike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killstrike manages to kick Chino off! Chino jumps back into Killstrike's guard.
Killstrike is trying to control the position but Chino postures up.
Chino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chino drops back looking for a leg! Killstrike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killstrike manages to kick Chino off! Chino jumps back into Killstrike's guard.
Killstrike knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chino on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Chino as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Killstrike screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Chino! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alpa Chino!
A very excited looking Alpa Chino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kewl Guyseen (ranked 3005 p4p, 24579 weight class) and Daniel Plainview (ranked 368 p4p, 689 weight class). Guyseen comes to the cage accompanied by Dollar Wine by Colin Lucas. Kewl Guyseen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Plainview's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kewl Guyseen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Plainview!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plainview fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guyseen sprawls well initially but Plainview persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guyseen is looking for a sweep. Plainview is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guyseen is not content to let Plainview control the position.
Plainview wants to free his trapped foot but Guyseen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guyseen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Plainview looking to sit in guard and control but Guyseen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Plainview is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plainview working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guyseen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guyseen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guyseen trying to control but Plainview is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guyseen tries to stand but Plainview is controlling from the bottom.
Plainview looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guyseen is looking to stand up but Plainview won't let him.
Guyseen trying to control the position from guard on top but Plainview is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guyseen is sitting in close to Plainview's body. Plainview has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Guyseen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Guyseen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Plainview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Plainview!
Daniel Plainview 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 2888 p4p, 24818 weight class) and Lou Sabatory (ranked 392 p4p, 734 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goldberg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to GOLDBERGS WCW INTRO MUSIC. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Sabatory!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goldberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
Sabatory is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Sabatory keeps moving.
Goldberg cracks Sabatory with a solid left hand.
Goldberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sabatory's head.
Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
 It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
 Sabatory is rocked!
Goldberg postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sabatory covers up, he's hurt! Goldberg keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Goldberg and the ref steps in to end the fight! Goldberg can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'WHOSE NEXT?????!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Israel Adesanya (ranked 3382 p4p, 2919 weight class) and Jonathan St Pierre (ranked 408 p4p, 362 weight class). Israel Adesanya 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Israel Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Pierre.
St Pierre avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adesanya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
St Pierre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adesanya!
St Pierre working for a submission but Adesanya is keeping him at bay.
Adesanya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
Adesanya is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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!
Adesanya tries to lock up and control but St Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adesanya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adesanya tries to get out of the position.
Adesanya takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
St Pierre controlling from the full mount.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
St Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Pierre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St Pierre lands a big elbow.
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St Pierre working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Adesanya looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by St Pierre! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonathan St Pierre!
After winning the bout, Jonathan St Pierre 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chunk Liddell (ranked 3083 p4p, 3664 weight class) and Rocco Bermalingo (ranked 399 p4p, 457 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chunk Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Bermalingo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bermalingo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Chunk Liddell has been cut.
Liddell throws a leg kick
and Bermalingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Liddell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bermalingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bermalingo as Liddell shoots in.
Bermalingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liddell throws a lazy head kick
and Bermalingo counters with a big right hand! Oh Liddell is in trouble here! Bermalingo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Bermalingo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Worf Mogh (ranked 3340 p4p, 3534 weight class) and Bens Jamins (ranked 404 p4p, 422 weight class). Bens Jamins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Worf Mogh's chin.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bens Jamins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamins connects with a crisp jab.
Mogh misses with a right hand
and Jamins counters with a left to the body.
Mogh dodges the punch combination from Jamins.
Jamins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mogh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mogh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mogh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mogh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mogh lands with a left to the head.
Mogh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jamins backwards.
Mogh 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.
Mogh gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mogh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamins scores with a body shot.
Mogh gets a takedown into half guard.
Mogh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jamins on the ground.
Mogh wants to stand up but Jamins is controlling the position.
Jamins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mogh tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jamins pushes Mogh off looking to stand but Mogh dives back in and keeps control.
Mogh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Mogh is going to stand back up.
Mogh is thwarting Jamins's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Jamins misses.
Mogh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mogh gets a clinch.
Mogh breaks the clinch.
Mogh slips under a jab.
Mogh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamins scores with a jab. Mogh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jamins throws a body shot but no joy.
Bens Jamins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mogh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jamins, pushing him back against the cage.
Mogh manages to break the clinch.
Mogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mogh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jamins, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Jamins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jamins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jamins is trying to break the clinch but Mogh is controlling him.
Jamins tries to break free but Mogh pushes him back against the cage.
Mogh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mogh has him pressed against the cage.
Jamins is trying to break the clinch but Mogh is controlling him.
Mogh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mogh clinches with his opponent.
Mogh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Jamins.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamins misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Worf Mogh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mogh closes the distance and pushes Jamins back into the cage.
Jamins has had enough of the clinch but Mogh keeps him there for the moment.
Jamins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mogh slows down the pace here.
Mogh has Jamins pressed against the cage, preventing Jamins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamins working hard to break the clinch.
Mogh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jamins is trying to break free.
Jamins wants to get back to striking at distance but Mogh won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mogh digs a right hand into Jamins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jamins's gas tank.
Mogh manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Jamins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jamins misses with a left hand
and Mogh moves into the clinch.
Jamins tries to break free but Mogh pushes him back against the cage.
Jamins has had enough of the clinch but Mogh keeps him there for the moment.
Mogh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamins misses the jab.
Mogh moves forwards but Jamins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mogh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jamins.
Mogh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jamins circles away quickly and effectively.
Jamins unleashes a big counter combination but Mogh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jamins tries to bum rush Mogh with a series of wild strikes but Mogh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mogh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jamins.
Jamins looks to throw the jab but Mogh is out of range.
Jamins just misses with a punch to the body.
Mogh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamins can do to turn this around?
Mogh closes the distance and clinches.
Jamins working hard to break the clinch.
Mogh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jamins is trying to push Mogh away but Mogh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamins is looking to break free of the clinch but Mogh has double underhooks.
Mogh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bens Jamins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Jamins.
Mogh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jamins manages to circle out of the way.
Mogh closes the distance and clinches.
Worf Mogh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Mogh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mogh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Worf Mogh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mogh clinches with his opponent.
Mogh stalls.
Mogh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jamins misses the jab.
Jamins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamins gets caught napping as Mogh dives in and scores a takedown. Jamins manages to retain guard.
Mogh wants to stand but Jamins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mogh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jamins, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mogh.
Mogh throws a right hand that Jamins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamins also avoids with ease.
Jamins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mogh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mogh slips a straight right by Jamins.
Jamins tries to sprawl but Mogh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mogh escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mogh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jamins's guard.
Jamins is looking for a triangle but Mogh pushes his legs off easily.
Mogh stopping the sweep attempt from Jamins.
Mogh gets to his feet. Jamins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jamins avoids the head kick by Mogh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mogh postures up.
Mogh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mogh wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jamins's closed guard. He's half up but Jamins has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jamins pivots and extends the arm, Mogh falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jamins! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bens Jamins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Spangler (ranked 2702 p4p, 2746 weight class) and Janky Jankens (ranked 366 p4p, 372 weight class). Spangler comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company by - BAD COMPANY. Jankens has chosen Straight Outta Compton by- NWA as his entrance music. Nick Spangler 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Spangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janky Jankens!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spangler tries to bum rush Jankens with a series of wild strikes but Jankens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jankens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spangler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Jankens as he connects with a hook.
Jankens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jankens closes the distance and clinches.
Spangler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jankens.
Jankens has Spangler pressed against the cage, preventing Spangler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Jankens.
Jankens has a couple of punches blocked by Spangler.
Spangler pushes Jankens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spangler working hard to break the clinch.
Spangler is trying to break the clinch but Jankens has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankens.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spangler tries to break free but Jankens pushes him back against the cage.
Jankens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spangler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jankens misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jankens on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jankens fails to land.
Jankens prevents Spangler from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spangler blocks an uppercut.
Jankens working aggressively here.
Spangler taking a breather.
Jankens stalling.
Spangler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jankens misses with an uppercut.
Spangler is looking to counter punch.
Spangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Spangler moves away from the strike by Jankens.
Jankens throws a poor cross that misses
and Spangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jankens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spangler.
No joy there for Jankens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jankens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jankens pushes Spangler up against the cage in a clinch.
Jankens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spangler can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spangler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jankens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jankens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spangler or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankens misses with a body punch.
Jankens lands with a short shot to the head.
Spangler tries to break the clinch but Jankens is controlling the position.
Jankens tries a body shot but Spangler blocks it.
Spangler tries to circle away but Jankens has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jankens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jankens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jankens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spangler prevents a body shot from Jankens.
Spangler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spangler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spangler breaks from the clinch.
Jankens moves into the clinch successfully.
Jankens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spangler wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spangler is trying to push Jankens away but Jankens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jankens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spangler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spangler scores with the left hand. Jankens knows he should have avoided that one.
Jankens cracks Spangler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jankens moves into the clinch.
Jankens lands with a light punch inside.
Jankens misses with some punches.
Jankens lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jankens fails to land.
Jankens has a couple of punches blocked by Spangler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spangler blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jankens.
Spangler is trying to break the clinch but Jankens is controlling him.
Jankens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spanglers head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spangler misses with some punches.
Jankens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spangler tries to stall but Jankens uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Spangler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jankens keeps control of Spangler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jankens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jankens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jankens gets through Spangler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankens misses with some punches.
Jankens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spanglers head.
Spangler has a couple of punches blocked by Jankens.
Jankens scores with a shoulder strike.
Spangler working hard to break the clinch.
Jankens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankens gets through Spangler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spangler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janky Jankens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spangler misses with a wild combination.
Jankens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jankens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spangler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jankens lands a hook that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Jankens digs a right hand into Spangler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spangler's gas tank.
Jankens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jankens has a couple of punches blocked by Spangler.
Jankens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spangler takes a shot to the head.
Jankens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankens.
Spangler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jankens backwards.
Jankens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jankens cracks Spangler with a nice body shot.
Jankens throws a head punch that misses.
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!
A short right from Jankens on the inside.
Jankens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jankens fails to land.
Spangler can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Jankens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Janky Jankens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spangler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jankenss head.
Jankens lands with a light punch inside.
Jankens swings wildly with an uppercut but Spangler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankens controlling the action here for a moment.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jankens 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.
Spangler takes a shot to the head.
Jankens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spangler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankens blocking some punches.
Spangler takes a shot to the head.
Spangler is trying to force a seperation but Jankens has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jankens.
A left hand lands to the body for Jankens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankens scores with a shot to the side of Spangler's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankens works on Spangler's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jankens.
Jankens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Jankens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spangler tries a body shot but Jankens blocks it.
Jankens throws a head punch that misses.
Spangler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankens uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankens.
Spangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Jankens misses.
Jankens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jankens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spangler.
Spangler misses with a hook. Jankens ducked under it nicely.
Spangler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jankens lands a left and a right that send Spangler crashing to the mat, dazed. Jankens thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Spangler is rocked!
Jankens instigates a clinch.
Oh Spangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spangler has had enough of the clinch but Jankens keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Jankens.
Spangler blocking some punches.
Spangler is trying to push Jankens away but Jankens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jankens lands a hook that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Jankens lands with a left to the head.
Spangler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jankens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankens pushes Spangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankens lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Spangler to his knees! Jankens keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janky Jankens!
An out of breath Janky Jankens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Nick Spangler stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back for your soul'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 1186 p4p, 2130 weight class) and Charles Weasel (ranked 162 p4p, 274 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight 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 Los Angeles, Brian Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Weasel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weasel checks a leg kick nicely.
Weasel shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Weasel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Charles Weasel has been cut.
Weasel shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That kick from Burns tenderised Weasel's leg. Weasel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weasel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brian Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Weasel.
Burns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weasel is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weasel keeps working.
Weasel is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weasel on the ground.
An elbow from Burns crashes against the mat.
Burns tries to score with some ground and pound. Weasel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Weasel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Weasel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Weasel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weasel.
We've been hearing that Burns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weasel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Weasel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Weasel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weasel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weasel keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weasel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weasel wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Weasel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Weasel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Weasel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position.
Weasel stops Burns from standing up.
Weasel cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Weasel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weasel manages to get to full guard.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Weasel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Weasel from controlling successfully.
Weasel is fighting to break Burns's control of his arms but Burns is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weasel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Weasel's cut.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns with the inside leg kick.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns gets caught napping as Weasel dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.
Weasel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Weasel wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Weasel is proving a slippery customer.
Weasel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasel passes into half guard.
Burns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Weasel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Weasel is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weasel.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Weasel has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burns pushes Weasel off looking to stand but Weasel dives back in and keeps control.
Weasel working Burns over with strikes.
Burns trying to control but Weasel postures up.
Weasel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Charles Weasel has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weasel shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Weasel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weasel is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns dances in with a quick combination. Weasel is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Burns snaps Weasel's head back. Weasel stumbles backwards against the cage. Burns steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Weasel's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Weasel just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Brian Burns 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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