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GDL 134: Vyr VS Boomer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thierry Bailly (ranked 24438 p4p, 18587 weight class) and Emmanuel Dongala (ranked 499 p4p, 468 weight class). Bailly comes to the cage accompanied by MMA Entrance Music / Dustin Poirier. Thierry Bailly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thierry Bailly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emmanuel Dongala!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dongala shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bailly has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dongala is on him like a limpet, forcing Bailly back against the cage.
Dongala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bailly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bailly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dongala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bailly tries to avoid it but Dongala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bailly to the ground. Bailly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dongala drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dongala is controlling him.
Bailly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dongala on the ground.
Dongala wants to control from the top but Bailly keeps moving.
Dongala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bailly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bailly is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dongala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bailly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bailly has escaped and now he's on top!
Dongala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bailly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dongala is trying to control the position but Bailly postures up.
Bailly is looking to stand up but Dongala won't let him.
Bailly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dongala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bailly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bailly stands up from Dongala's guard - Bailly perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dongala misses the shot to the body.
Bailly rushes Dongala and presses him up against the cage.
Dongala has Bailly pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dongala pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bailly tumbling to the mat - Dongala dives into Bailly's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bailly is looking to stand back up but Dongala counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bailly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailly wants to get back to his feet.
Dongala is working for a kimura but Bailly is defending it quite comfortably.
Dongala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bailly is not content to let Dongala control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dongala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bailly manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dongala keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bailly trying to land knees to the body.
Bailly wants to stall.
Bailly is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dongala is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bailly to the mat. Bailly regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bailly wants to get back to his feet but Dongala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dongala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailly is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dongala presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bailly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dongala wants a takedown but no success here.
Thierry Bailly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Dongala.
Dongala is working for takedown but Bailly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bailly tries to stall but Dongala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bailly breaks the clinch.
Dongala throws an overhand right that lands on Bailly's shoulder, as Bailly tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dongala, pushing him back against the cage.
Bailly is leaning against Dongala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A knee to the head by Bailly.
Dongala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bailly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bailly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bailly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bailly.
Bailly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thierry Bailly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bailly throws a head kick but Dongala moves out of range.
Dongala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bailly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dongala looks for a takedown but Bailly sprawls well.
Bailly clinches.
Dongala swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailly tries a body shot but Dongala blocks it.
Bailly controlling the action here for a moment.
Dongala wants a takedown but no success here.
Thierry Bailly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Dongala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bailly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bailly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dongala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bailly as he avoids it easily.
Bailly misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailly is looking to clinch.
Bailly looks to land a combination. Dongala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dongala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bailly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dongala somewhat.
Bailly tries to counter with a takedown but Dongala is quick to defend against it.
Dongala looks for a takedown but Bailly sprawls well.
Dongala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bailly but Bailly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bailly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thierry Bailly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailly closes the distance and clinches.
Dongala is trying to drag Bailly to the mat but Bailly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bailly breaks from the clinch.
Dongala drops his hands momentarily and Bailly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thierry Bailly is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Dongala with that takedown attempt.
As Dongala tries to get set, Bailly tries to push him back and clinch up but Dongala manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dongala shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailly sprawls well. He's pushed Dongala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bailly wants to clinch up but Dongala keeps it at a distance.
Bailly lands with a nice combination. Dongala backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Bailly misses.
A head kick from Bailly lands but Dongala takes it in his stride.
Bailly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dongala can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bailly.
Dongala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bailly defends well and Dongala ends up having to push Bailly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bailly clinches up with Dongala and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailly.
Bailly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailly doesn't manage to clinch there - Dongala circles away.
And Dongala tries to counter it with a takedown but Bailly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bailly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bailly lands a nice looking body kick.
Bailly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dongala looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailly is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dongala dives in for a single leg takedown but Bailly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dongala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bailly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bailly has his feet on Dongala's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bailly misses with a double jab.
Bailly tries to clinch but Dongala is having none of it.
Dongala with a poor takedown
and Bailly counters with a one-two to the body.
Bailly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dongala.
Dongala is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dongala's sensitive parts.
Bailly rushes Dongala and presses him up against the cage.
Bailly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bailly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bailly manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dongala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bailly as he avoids it easily.
Bailly wants to clinch.
Bailly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dongala, pushing him back against the cage.
Bailly manages to break the clinch.
Bailly throws a nice head kick!
Bailly lands with a nice combination. Dongala backs away looking to recover.
Dongala shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailly throws a head kick but Dongala moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Bailly. No joy for Dongala on that attempt.
Bailly throwing a counter right hand but Dongala manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bailly!
Bailly takes the fight into the clinch.
Dongala goes for a takedown attempt but Bailly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thierry Bailly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bailly is looking to clinch.
Dongala throws a shot from downtown. Bailly moves away and avoids it.
Bailly rushes Dongala and presses him up against the cage.
Dongala tries to stall but Bailly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dongala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bailly prevents it.
Dongala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bailly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bailly takes the fight into the clinch.
Dongala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thierry Bailly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Dongala.
Bailly stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dongala closes the distance and clinches up with Bailly, looking for a takedown. Dongala pushes Bailly against the cage but Bailly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bailly feinted with a counter takedown.
Bailly moves into the clinch.
Bailly breaks the clinch.
Dongala swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bailly leaves Dongala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bailly moves into range and clinches up with Dongala.
Dongala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bailly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dongala swings for the body but Bailly moves out of range.
Bailly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bailly closes the distance and clinches.
Bailly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dongala or perhaps it was just good defense by Bailly, which made it look bad.
Dongala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dongala takes a swing at Bailly's ribcage but misses.
Thierry Bailly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dongala shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailly tries to sprawl out of it but Dongala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailly takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailly just leaning against Dongala, taking a breather.
Bailly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bailly forces Dongala back against the cage and clinches.
Bailly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Bailly scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dongala tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bailly breaks from the clinch.
Bailly looks to land a combination. Dongala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dongala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bailly tries to clinch there but Dongala circles away.
Bailly moves into the clinch successfully.
Bailly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dongala.
Bailly breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dongala misses with a takedown attempt - Bailly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bailly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thierry Bailly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailly darts in and clinches Dongala up against the cage.
Bailly pushes Dongala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bailly lands with a light punch inside.
Bailly is pushing Dongala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thierry Bailly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bailly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emmanuel Dongala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dongala misses with a takedown attempt - Bailly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bailly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dongala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bailly drives through and clinches with Dongala against the cage.
Bailly pushes Dongala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bailly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailly tries to close the distance and clinch but Dongala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dongala closes the distance and clinches up with Bailly, looking for a takedown. Dongala pushes Bailly against the cage but Bailly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailly drives through and clinches with Dongala against the cage.
Bailly is struggling to control the position.
Bailly cracks Dongala with a nice body shot.
Dongala blocks a body shot from Bailly.
Bailly is leaning against Dongala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dongala shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailly clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailly.
Bailly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dongala misses with a punch on the inside.
Dongala can't get the takedown.
Bailly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bailly.
Thierry Bailly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bailly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thierry Bailly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thierry Bailly!
An intense looking Thierry Bailly took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A big thanks to the GAMMA: Development League for having the chance fighting here tonight. Also a big thanks on the great fans and public supporting me, without you all I could not win. Thanks again and i'll be back, you'r the best.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Mill (ranked 6886 p4p, 6906 weight class) and Ann Cox (ranked 689 p4p, 690 weight class). Dwayne Mill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Mill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ann Cox!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cox to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Mill is retaining full guard.
Mill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cox wants to control from the top but Mill keeps moving.
Cox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cox preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mill keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cox has managed to clinch.
Cox has hold of one of Mill's legs. Mill is fighting the takedown attempt but Cox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cox is looking to pass into half guard but Mill pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mill is in guard.
Cox wants to sweep but no luck.
Cox is wriggling around but Mill manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mill is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cox wants to get back to full guard but Mill has mounted him!
Cox told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mill controlling from mount.
Cox is controlling an arm, preventing Mill from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The referee warns Cox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cox keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mill has control of Cox's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cox regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mill is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cox tries to lock up and control but Mill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cox is trying to reverse the position but instead Mill has taken his back - oops!
A lull in the action here.
Mill avoiding Cox 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cox looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mill missing with punches from the back.
Mill biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Mill dominated that round.
That's time! Mill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mill has a takedown stuffed.
Mill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cox circles away.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Mill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Mill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Mill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Mill as Cox shoots in.
Cox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mill is looking to control Cox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mill avoid being mounted?
Cox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Mill is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mill is controlling Cox's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mill is defending against the submission attempts here by Cox.
Cox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mill throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cox pulls his head out easily.
Cox wants to free his trapped foot but Mill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cox is looking to take a break and control but Mill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mill controlling the position for now.
Cox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mill trying to control but Cox postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mill as Cox shoots in.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Mill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cox sprawls and moves away.
Mill leaves Cox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mill misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mill is fending him off so far but Cox persists. Nope, Mill circles away and we're back to standing.
Mill throws a big counter combination but Cox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cox tries to avoid it but Mill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cox to the ground. Cox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cox is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cox is defended easily by Mill.
Cox looks for a takedown but Mill sprawls well.
Cox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mill tries to avoid it but Cox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mill to the ground. Mill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cox has a takedown stuffed.
Mill is looking for a counter combo.
Cox gets caught napping as Mill dives in and scores a takedown. Cox manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mill is aware though and is defending well.
Mill is stalling in the full guard.
Mill trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Mill controlling from the top position.
Mill trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwayne Mill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mill tries for a takedown but Cox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cox wants a takedown but no success here.
Mill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Cox looks to move away, Mill throws a big counter combo but Cox just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill moves out of range of the strikes.
Mill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cox as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Mill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cox somewhat.
Dwayne Mill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mill attempts a counter takedown but Cox avoids it well and moves away.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cox moves into the clinch.
Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cox shoots in and drives through. Mill sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mill enables Cox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mill manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mill pulls Cox in close to prevent any damage.
Cox postures up.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Mill is retaining full guard.
Cox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox looking to sit in guard and control but Mill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mill trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Mill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mill tries to free his leg and advance position but Cox is retaining full guard.
Cox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mill defends well.
Mill passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to get back to full guard.
Mill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mill trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox wants to improve his position but Mill is controlling well.
Ann Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cox is refusing to be controlled, as Mill sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cox tries to roll over but Mill keeps him under control.
Mill is trying to control. Cox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mill.
Cox throws Mill to one side and escapes!
Mill fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox throws a series of punches but Mill avoids them all with ease.
Mill wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cox scores with a takedown into Mill's guard.
Dwayne Mill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ann Cox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Mill!
Dwayne Mill bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessy Dentler Junior (ranked 6580 p4p, 5712 weight class) and Allen James (ranked 196 p4p, 92 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jessy Dentler Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Allen James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses the jab.
Dentler Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Dentler Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James throws a looping overhand right but Dentler Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Dentler Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dentler Junior moves out of range as James strikes.
James misses with a hook.
James throws a hook but Dentler Junior avoids it easily.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
Dentler Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from James misses.
James loads up on a big right hand but Dentler Junior slips the punch.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dentler Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Dentler Junior scores with a four punch combination!
Dentler Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dentler Junior could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James throws a lazy right hand but Dentler Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dentler Junior tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dentler Junior counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James throws out a loose jab but Dentler Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dentler Junior connects with a high kick.
Dentler Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dentler Junior!
Dentler Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James's coach down at Cozad MMA Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
James misses with a straight right.
James throws out a loose jab but Dentler Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dentler Junior is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
Good leg kick by Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
James throws out a loose jab but Dentler Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dentler Junior feints a jab promting James to slip. Dentler Junior then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dentler Junior throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a hook to the side of Dentler Junior's head but Dentler Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dentler Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
Dentler Junior scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dentler Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Dentler Junior slips under a jab from James.
Dentler Junior swings for the body but James moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dentler Junior under the eye.
Dentler Junior walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James slips a jab and a cross from Dentler Junior.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Dentler Junior's shoulder, as Dentler Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Dentler Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dentler Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As James tries to get set, Dentler Junior tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.
Dentler Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Dentler Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James misses with an uppercut.
Allen James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James looks to land a left hand but Dentler Junior moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Dentler Junior scores with a four punch combination!
James throws a hook but Dentler Junior blocks it.
James missing with a left hand there. Dentler Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dentler Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
Dentler Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James looks to throw the jab but Dentler Junior is out of range.
Dentler Junior throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
James missing with a left hand there. Dentler Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James misses with a looping right.
James looks to land a right hand but Dentler Junior moved out of range.
James misses with a hook.
Dentler Junior throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James misses with a straight right.
Dentler Junior moves out of range as James strikes.
James throws a hook but Dentler Junior blocks it.
Dentler Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Dentler Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dentler Junior staying out of range there.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands a jab to the head.
Dentler Junior cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James looks to land a right hand but Dentler Junior moved out of range.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James throws a hook but Dentler Junior avoids it easily.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James misses with a hook. Dentler Junior ducked under it nicely.
Dentler Junior is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Dentler Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James avoids the body shot from Dentler Junior.
James throws a hook but Dentler Junior blocks it.
Dentler Junior throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Dentler Junior slips a straight right by James.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Dentler Junior's shoulder, as Dentler Junior tries to avoid the shot.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dentler Junior finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Dentler Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws a jab when Dentler Junior was well out of range.
Dentler Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dentler Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dentler Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jessy Dentler Junior will probably get the nod.
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.
Dentler Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Dentler Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Dentler Junior counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dentler Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from James misses.
Dentler Junior is looking for a counter combo.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Dentler Junior's shoulder, as Dentler Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Dentler Junior thuds his shin into the meat of James's side.
Jessy Dentler Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Dentler Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James misses with a looping right.
Dentler Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Dentler Junior misses.
A big right from James misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
Dentler Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Dentler Junior misses.
Dentler Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Dentler Junior swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James throws the left hand but Dentler Junior avoids the punch easily.
Dentler Junior moves out of range as James strikes.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dentler Junior counters with a nice body shot.
James takes one to the chin there.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from James misses.
Dentler Junior takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James throws a hook but Dentler Junior blocks it.
Dentler Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James tests Dentler Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dentler Junior slips under a jab.
Dentler Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dentler Junior gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a hook to the side of Dentler Junior's head but Dentler Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dentler Junior is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jessy Dentler Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dentler Junior tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
Dentler Junior slips under a jab from James.
James misses with a looping right.
Dentler Junior slips under a jab from James.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dentler Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James blocks the body kick.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dentler Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Dentler Junior.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James misses with a straight left.
Dentler Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
James loads up on a big right hand but Dentler Junior slips the punch.
James blocks a head kick by Dentler Junior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dentler Junior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from James misses.
James loads up on a big right hand but Dentler Junior slips the punch.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dentler Junior wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dentler Junior takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James misses with a hook. Dentler Junior ducked under it nicely.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Dentler Junior throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Dentler Junior makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James looks to land a right hand but Dentler Junior moved out of range.
James looks to land a right hand but Dentler Junior moved out of range.
Dentler Junior defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a looping left.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dentler Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Dentler Junior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dentler Junior slips a straight right by James.
Dentler Junior misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dentler Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Dentler Junior only half commits.
James throws a hook to the side of Dentler Junior's head but Dentler Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dentler Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dentler Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dentler Junior slips under a jab from James.
James misses with a hook. Dentler Junior ducked under it nicely.
Dentler Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dentler Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dentler Junior misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Dentler Junior.
James loads up on a big right hand but Dentler Junior slips the punch.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Dentler Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James misses with an uppercut. Dentler Junior saw that one coming.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James misses with a hook. Dentler Junior ducked under it nicely.
As James looks to move away, Dentler Junior throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Dentler Junior throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James misses with an uppercut. Dentler Junior saw that one coming.
Dentler Junior lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James throws the left hand but Dentler Junior avoids the punch easily.
Dentler Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James throws a hook to the side of Dentler Junior's head but Dentler Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dentler Junior is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Dentler Junior blocks a jab.
Dentler Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from James misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a straight left.
James misses with an uppercut. Dentler Junior saw that one coming.
Dentler Junior is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
Dentler Junior works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
James blocks a head kick by Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
James blocks the body kick.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Dentler Junior.
James throws a hook but Dentler Junior avoids it easily.
James looks to throw the jab but Dentler Junior is out of range.
Dentler Junior looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dentler Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Dentler Junior defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Dentler Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James avoids a kick to the body.
James throws out a loose jab but Dentler Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dentler Junior throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
Dentler Junior throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James avoids the head kick by Dentler Junior.
James misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dentler Junior defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from James.
A jab from James misses.
Dentler Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dentler Junior can pounce on him.
Dentler Junior throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dentler Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dentler Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Dentler Junior slips a jab from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a straight left.
Dentler Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dentler Junior lands a jab to the nose.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Dentler Junior staying out of range there.
Dentler Junior takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dentler Junior.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Dentler Junior.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dentler Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dentler Junior ducks under a wild hook from James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dentler Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but James sprawls and moves away.
Dentler Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Dentler Junior.
Dentler Junior moves out of range as James strikes.
Dentler Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentler Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Dentler Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James blocks the body kick.
Dentler Junior thuds his shin into the meat of James's side.
Dentler Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James throws out a counter right but Dentler Junior avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James connects with a jab.
Dentler Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Dentler Junior misses with a head kick.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James throws a looping overhand right but Dentler Junior ducks down to avoid it.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dentler Junior misses with a few strikes there.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dentler Junior slips a straight right by James.
Dentler Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from James lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Allen James.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen James!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ola Badmus (ranked 5826 p4p, 5220 weight class) and Jeremy Clarkson (ranked 623 p4p, 597 weight class). Jeremy Clarkson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ola Badmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmus misses with a body shot.
Clarkson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Badmus throws a body punch but Clarkson moves out of range.
Clarkson forces Badmus back against the cage and clinches.
Badmus throws a punch but it's blocked by Clarkson.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Badmus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown.
Badmus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clarkson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Badmus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ola Badmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Clarkson.
Clarkson misses with a knee to the head.
Clarkson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Badmus.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Clarkson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Badmus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Badmus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Badmus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Badmus lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badmus is leaning against Clarkson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clarkson looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badmus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Badmus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badmus.
Badmus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarksons head.
Badmus scores with a shot to the side of Clarkson's head.
Clarkson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Badmus after a bit of a struggle.
Badmus breaks from the clinch.
Clarkson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Badmus lands a big right hand that sends Clarkson crashing to the mat! Badmus stays standing though and waves Clarkson back to his feet!
 Clarkson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clarkson is still on wobbly legs! Can Badmus finish him?
Badmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Badmus scores with a shot to the body.
Badmus lands a nice hook to Clarkson's body. Clarkson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Badmus fakes the body blow, causing Clarkson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Clarkson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ola Badmus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Coppola (ranked 5018 p4p, 5353 weight class) and Jung Lao (ranked 564 p4p, 588 weight class). Coppola kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Duality. Lao has chosen Poison well by INSOLENCE as his entrance music. Salvatore Coppola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coppola blocks a head kick by Lao.
Coppola tried to counter with a leg kick but Lao avoided it.
Lao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Lao scores with a nice body kick.
Lao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coppola. That did some damage!
Lao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coppola misses with a takedown attempt - Lao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lao tries a head kick but it misses.
As Lao looks to move away, Coppola throws a big counter combo but Lao just gets out of the way.
Nice jab there from Lao.
Coppola ducks right into an uppercut from Lao.
We've been hearing reports that Coppola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Lao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao scores with a decent looking hook.
 Coppola is rocked!
Coppola gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jung Lao!
Jung Lao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idrissa Dieng (ranked 4130 p4p, 3966 weight class) and Uwe Eggert (ranked 497 p4p, 477 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idrissa Dieng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Uwe Eggert!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eggert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eggert missing with a left hand there. Dieng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dieng tries to clinch but Eggert moves out of range.
Dieng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Idrissa Dieng has been cut.
Eggert misses with a series of wild punches.
Dieng wants to clinch up but Eggert keeps it at a distance.
Eggert throws a lazy uppercut
and Dieng counters with a three punch combo that has Eggert backing up. Eggert nods at Dieng to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Eggert.
Eggert swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng.
Eggert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dieng throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dieng tries to close the distance and clinch but Eggert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dieng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dieng blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dieng.
Eggert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dieng.
Dieng is looking to clinch but Eggert is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dieng.
Dieng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eggert throws out the jab.
Dieng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eggert.
Uwe Eggert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dieng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eggert misses with a wild body shot.
Eggert swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng.
Dieng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieng moves out of range of the strikes.
Dieng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eggert.
Eggert misses with a few strikes there.
Eggert looks to score with a jab to the body but Dieng is just out of range.
Dieng walks into a straight right hand from Eggert.
Eggert misses the jab.
Dieng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eggert swivels and escapes.
Dieng slips under a jab.
Eggert throws a hook but Dieng blocks it.
We've been told by Dieng's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uwe Eggert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eggert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dieng looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idrissa Dieng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieng misses with a head kick.
Eggert lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eggert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dieng doesn't seem bothered though.
Eggert throws a hook to the side of Dieng's head but Dieng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eggert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dieng was well out of range. Poor timing from Eggert.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dieng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eggert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eggert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dieng lands a right hook to the body.
Dieng wants to clinch up but Eggert keeps it at a distance.
Dieng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eggert looks to land a right hand but Dieng moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dieng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eggert! But no joy.
Dieng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dieng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eggert misses the jab.
Eggert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eggert misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggert scores with a nice right hand.
Dieng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eggert to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Dieng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eggert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dieng tries to clinch there but Eggert circles away.
Eggert throws a right hand that Dieng ducks under and follows up with a left that Dieng also avoids with ease.
Dieng rushes Eggert and presses him up against the cage.
Dieng is trying to force a seperation but Eggert has the dominant position.
Eggert breaks from the clinch.
Eggert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dieng walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eggert. Dieng does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Dieng tenderised Eggert's leg. Eggert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eggert misses with a hook.
Dieng tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Eggert - just one landing.
Dieng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eggert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eggert lands a nice shot that snaps Dieng's head back.
Idrissa Dieng's cut is getting worse.
Eggert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dieng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dieng seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eggert misses with a two punch combination.
Eggert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dieng defending well as Eggert loads up on a big left hand.
Eggert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eggert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dieng gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eggert.
Eggert looks to score with a jab to the body but Dieng is just out of range.
Dieng lands a head kick. Eggert smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dieng tries to clinch up but Eggert circles away and keeps his distance.
Dieng tries to clinch but Eggert moves out of range.
Dieng throws a nice head kick!
Eggert has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eggert misses the jab.
Dieng throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Eggert misses its intended target.
Dieng throws a body shot but no joy.
Dieng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eggert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uwe Eggert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Idrissa Dieng's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Dieng.
Eggert lands with an uppercut that bounces Dieng off the cage and back into range.
Dieng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Eggert 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.
Eggert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dieng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dieng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Dieng backs off Eggert throws a huge counter combo but Dieng manages to avoid it all.
Eggert throws out a loose jab but Dieng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eggert might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dieng jabs at Eggert's body.
Uwe Eggert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eggert throws a body punch but Dieng moves out of range.
Eggert has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dieng throws a head kick but Eggert moves out of range.
Dieng slips a straight right by Eggert.
Eggert just misses with a punch to the body.
Eggert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eggert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dieng.
Eggert is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dieng slips under a jab.
Dieng staying out of range there.
Eggert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dieng.
Eggert throws a series of punches but Dieng moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggert swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng.
Eggert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dieng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dieng wants to clinch up but Eggert keeps it at a distance.
Dieng staying out of range there.
Eggert falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dieng counters with a three punch combo that has Eggert backing up. Eggert nods at Dieng to acknowledge the strikes.
Dieng tries to clinch but Eggert is having none of it.
Dieng tries to clinch up.
Idrissa Dieng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eggert misses with a body shot.
Dieng throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eggert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dieng was well out of range. Poor timing from Eggert.
Dieng appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dieng swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dieng throws a series of punches but Eggert moves out of range.
Eggert misses with a straight left.
Eggert misses with an uppercut.
Dieng throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieng doesn't manage to clinch there - Eggert circles away.
Eggert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dieng was well out of range. Poor timing from Eggert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dieng moves out of range as Eggert strikes.
Dieng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dieng is looking to clinch but Eggert is avoiding it.
Eggert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dieng. Eggert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dieng is looking to wear down Eggert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dieng throws a shot to the body.
Eggert throws a lazy right hand but Dieng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eggert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eggert misses with a looping left.
Dieng is looking to clinch but Eggert is avoiding it.
Eggert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eggert throws an overhand right that lands on Dieng's shoulder, as Dieng tries to avoid the shot.
Eggert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eggert misses the shot to the body.
Eggert misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eggert.
Dieng moves in looking to clinch but Eggert pushes him off.
Eggert tries to keep at a distance but Dieng has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dieng's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eggert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dieng breaks the clinch.
Dieng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dieng slips under a jab from Eggert.
Dieng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eggert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eggert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eggert misses with a looping left.
Eggert throws a hook but Dieng blocks it.
Dieng walks into a left hand.
Dieng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eggert throws a big shot that misses.
Dieng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eggert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eggert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dieng back to the cage. Eggert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eggert looks to score with a jab to the body but Dieng is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dieng cracks Eggert with a good jab.
Dieng is looking to clinch but Eggert is avoiding it.
Eggert lands a jab to the head.
Dieng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieng slips under a jab from Eggert.
Eggert avoids the head kick by Dieng.
Eggert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dieng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eggert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dieng connects with a high kick.
Dieng throws a push kick but Eggert slaps the foot to one side.
Eggert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dieng moves away.
Eggert throws a body punch but Dieng moves out of range.
Eggert swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eggert. Dieng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dieng drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eggert sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uwe Eggert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Idrissa Dieng'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Eggert throws a hook but Dieng blocks it.
Dieng fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eggert keeps the fight on the outside.
Dieng tries to clinch there but Eggert circles away.
Dieng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eggert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dieng counters with a two punch combo.
Dieng wants to clinch.
Dieng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eggert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dieng shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eggert as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Eggert misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eggert lands a jab-cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dieng.
Dieng throws a body kick that misses.
Eggert looks to land a left hand but Dieng moved out of range nicely.
Eggert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eggert throws an overhand right that lands on Dieng's shoulder, as Dieng tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dieng walks into a stiff left hand from Eggert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dieng.
Eggert misses with a double jab.
Eggert looks to land a left hand but Dieng moved out of range nicely.
Eggert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dieng jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eggert throws a lazy right hand but Dieng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eggert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dieng moves away from the strike by Eggert.
Eggert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dieng.
Dieng is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Eggert.
Dieng tries to clinch up.
Dieng tries to clinch there but Eggert circles away.
Dieng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eggert.
Dieng misses with a body kick.
Eggert misses with a looping left.
Eggert connects with a looping right hand.
Dieng lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dieng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Eggert.
Dieng tries to clinch but Eggert is having none of it.
Dieng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eggert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dieng was well out of range. Poor timing from Eggert.
Dieng misses with a body shot.
Dieng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eggert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dieng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eggert.
Dieng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eggert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dieng slips under a jab from Eggert.
Eggert misses the jab.
Dieng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eggert.
Dieng tries to clinch but Eggert is having none of it.
Dieng tries to clinch up.
Dieng closes the distance and clinches.
Eggert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dieng doesn't manage to clinch there - Eggert circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dieng.
Eggert throws a looping overhand right but Dieng ducks down to avoid it.
Dieng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eggert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dieng tries to clinch but Eggert moves out of range.
A cross from Eggert lands.
Eggert looks to land a left hand but Dieng moved out of range nicely.
Dieng looks to land a combination. Eggert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Eggert misses its intended target.
Eggert looks to land a right hand but Dieng moved out of range.
Dieng throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dieng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eggert loads up on a big right hand but Dieng slips the punch.
Dieng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eggert.
Eggert swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng.
That's four 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!
Dieng misses with a head kick.
Eggert lands a nice looking body shot.
Eggert lands with a shot to the body.
Eggert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dieng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eggert swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng.
Idrissa Dieng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eggert misses with a hook.
A combination from Eggert does no damage.
Dieng moves in looking to clinch but Eggert pushes him off.
Eggert misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Dieng misses.
Dieng tries to clinch up but Eggert circles away and keeps his distance.
Eggert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dieng moves away.
Eggert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dieng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eggert manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uwe Eggert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eggert winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uwe Eggert!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arild Moen (ranked 3198 p4p, 3271 weight class) and Roman Kos (ranked 385 p4p, 390 weight class). Roman Kos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arild Moen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Kos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kos moves out of range as Moen strikes.
Kos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moen.
Moen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Kos does it's job there.
Kos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kos.
Kos staying out of range there.
Moen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moen counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kos is trying to buck Moen off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kos is not content to let Moen control the position.
Moen prevents Kos from escaping the position.
Kos is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Moen take his back! Uh oh - Moen has got a rear naked choke here! Kos is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arild Moen!
After the big win, Arild Moen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ebert (ranked 2837 p4p, 2749 weight class) and Keaton Vega (ranked 70 p4p, 69 weight class). Keaton Vega has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Ebert's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keaton Vega!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebert throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vega flicks out a counter leg kick but Ebert steps away.
Ebert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vega as he avoids it easily.
Ebert has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ebert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vega wants to improve his position but Ebert is controlling well.
Ebert seems to be working for a kimura but Vega defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega is looking for a sweep. Ebert 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.
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ebert pulls his head out easily.
Ebert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ebert.
Vega wants to get back to full guard.
Ebert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ebert seems to be working for a kimura but Vega defends the submission attempt.
Vega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ebert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vega is looking to improve his position.
Vega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ebert postures up.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ebert is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ebert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ebert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ebert chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vega controlling Ebert's posture.
Ebert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vega looking to control.
Ebert is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebert throws a big right hand that misses.
Ebert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vega holds on and takes a little breather.
Ebert won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
Vega controls Ebert momentarily but Ebert frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ebert blocks the body kick.
Vega connects with a body shot.
Ebert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vega stuffs the takedown.
Vega misses with a low kick.
Ebert throws out a powerful jab.
Vega slips under a jab.
Vega tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Vega. Beautiful body shot.
Ebert scores with the left hand. Vega knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ebert.
Vega tries to counter with a clinch but Ebert shakes him off and moves away.
Ebert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keaton Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ebert to score with a decent uppercut.
Ebert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega is trying to get back to half guard.
Ebert tries for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
Ebert working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ebert cracks Vega with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ebert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Vega.
Ebert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebert dives in for a single leg takedown but Vega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ebert sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Ebert avoids it this time.
Ebert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vega gets underhooks to prevent Ebert's takedown attempt.
Ebert struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
Ebert lands with a right to the head.
Ebert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Vega.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ebert is keeping busy.
Vega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ebert is defending well for now.
Vega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ebert.
Ebert swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Vega.
Vega misses with a body punch.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega trying to land knees to the body.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Ebert controls his hands.
Vega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jason Ebert has been cut.
Vega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebert avoids it.
Vega is pushing Ebert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vega lands an elbow just above Ebert 's eye.
Ebert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ebert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vega working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Ebert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebert avoids it.
Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Ebert tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vega stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ebert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ebert blocks the elbow strike.
Ebert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ebert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ebert is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Vega.
Ebert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vega tries to throw a body punch but Ebert avoids it by throwing Vega back against the cage.
Vega working Ebert over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ebert blocks a body shot from Vega.
Vega lands an elbow inside.
Jason Ebert's cut is getting worse.
Vega lands a nice shot to the body.
Vega lands with a left to the head.
Vega unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vega tries to land knees in the clinch but Ebert avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vega.
Vega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Vega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ebert tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Vega landing knees to the body.
Ebert prevents a body shot from Vega.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vega misses with an elbow over the top.
Ebert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Ebert controls his hands.
Vega lands a damaging elbow.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ebert's elbow.
Vega taking a breather.
Vega is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vega is struggling to control the position.
Vega scores a nice knee to the body.
Vega putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ebert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vega lands an elbow just above Ebert 's eye.
Jason Ebert's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vega putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ebert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vega lands a damaging elbow.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Ebert's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ebert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vega defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Vega.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Ebert.
Ebert closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vega's guard.
Ebert won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega pulls Ebert in close to prevent any damage.
Ebert throws a big elbow that misses.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ebert.
Jason Ebert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ebert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ebert has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vega pulls Ebert in close to prevent any damage.
Vega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ebert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ebert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ebert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vega is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vega slips a straight right by Ebert.
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ebert.
Vega wants to counter with a clinch but Ebert pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebert dives in for a single leg takedown but Vega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ebert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ebert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ebert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ebert's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vega.
Ebert can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
Ebert avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
Vega trying to land knees to the body.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Ebert avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
Good body shot from Vega.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Ebert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vega down to the mat. Vega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ebert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Ebert on that attempt.
Ebert looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebert looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
Ebert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Ebert 's knee.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ebert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ebert goes for a double leg but Vega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vega continues to drive forward.
Vega wants to counter with a clinch but Ebert pushes him away.
Ebert avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
Ebert wants a takedown.
Ebert takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Ebert's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keaton Vega!
A very excited looking Keaton Vega 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 Daniel Silva (ranked 1745 p4p, 2664 weight class) and Benny Owens (ranked 226 p4p, 321 weight class). Daniel Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benny Owens'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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Owens!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Owens tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Owens drops back down to his feet.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Owens's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Owens's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva has Owens pushed against the cage.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Owens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Owens looking for a takedown.
Daniel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Owens.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Benny Owens has been cut.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Owens is rocked!
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Owens is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Silva.
Owens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Owens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Owens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Owens seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owens is defending well for now.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva stalls.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owens avoids it.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Owens improves position.
Silva works on Owens's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Owens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva wants to clinch up but Owens keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Owens moves out of range.
Owens throws a counter combo.
Owens swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Owens looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a right hand.
Owens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Owens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Owens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Owens 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 Silva!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Owens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Owens get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Owens wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Owens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Owens swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it.
Silva tries to clinch but Owens moves out of range.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Owens.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands an elbow just above Owens 's eye.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva drops Owens with a big knee straight up the middle! Owens is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva wants to clinch up but Owens keeps it at a distance.
Owens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Silva is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Owens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva tries to clinch there but Owens circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Owens counters with a straight right hand.
Silva wants to clinch up but Owens keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch up but Owens circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Owens pushes him off.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Silva wants to clinch up but Owens keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Owens swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Owens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Owens gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Owens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Owens jumps guard but Silva stands there with Owens around his waist. Owens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Owens.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Owens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Owens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Owens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Owens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva drives through and clinches with Owens against the cage.
A short right from Silva.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owens avoids it.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens can do to turn this around?
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Owens's ribcage.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Owens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Silva.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva throws a big uppercut that drops Owens! More strikes from Silva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Owens lies dazed against the cage as Silva celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlastimil Vyr (ranked 1768 p4p, 1679 weight class) and Mike Boomer (ranked 54 p4p, 52 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlastimil Vyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Boomer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vyr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vyr throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mike Boomer has been cut.
Vyr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vyr throws a right and a left that Boomer avoids nicely.
Vyr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boomer counters with a one-two to the body.
Boomer has closed the distance and engaged Vyr in a clinch.
Vyr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vyr is trying to push Boomer away but Boomer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boomer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boomer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Vlastimil Vyr has been cut.
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!
Vyr is trying to break the clinch but Boomer is controlling him.
Vyr is trying to force a seperation but Boomer has the dominant position.
Vyr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vyr is trying to break the clinch but Boomer has him pressed against the cage.
Boomer prevents Vyr from breaking the clinch.
Boomer keeps control of Vyr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vyr is trying to break free.
Boomer crunches a lovely knee into Vyr's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomer lands a nice shot to the body.
Vyr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boomer has him pressed against the cage.
Boomer lands a left hand.
Boomer lands a shoulder strike.
Boomer pushes Vyr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vyr is trying to force a seperation but Boomer has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Boomer.
Vyr is breathing heavily.
Boomer stalling in the clinch.
Boomer prevents Vyr from breaking the clinch.
Vyr takes an elbow to the temple.
Boomer lands an elbow inside.
Boomer lands an elbow that stopped Vyr in his tracks for a moment.
Boomer landing knees to the head.
Vyr is rocked!
Vlastimil Vyr's cut is getting worse.
Boomer lands a big knee! That's hurt Vyr! Oh, he's all over the place! Boomer lands another knee that sends Vyr to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Boomer!
A relieved looking Mike Boomer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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