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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Felipe Takeda Cardoso (ranked 25417 p4p, 4454 weight class) and Murylo Mesquita (ranked 543 p4p, 396 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Felipe Takeda Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murylo Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipe Takeda Cardoso misses with a combination
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mesquita is standing up over Felipe Takeda Cardoso. Felipe Takeda Cardoso looks to escape but Mesquita dives into side control.
Mesquita happy to just control the position for now.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Mesquita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mesquita controlling from side mount.
Felipe Takeda Cardoso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita lands some shots froms side control.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
Mesquita working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mesquita grinds an elbow into Felipe Takeda Cardoso's temple.
Felipe Takeda Cardoso takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here as Mesquita stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita scoring with punches from side control.
Mesquita lands an elbow.
Felipe Takeda Cardoso could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mesquita slows the pace down.
Felipe Takeda Cardoso taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.
Mesquita grinds an elbow into Felipe Takeda Cardoso's temple.
Mesquita creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Felipe Takeda Cardoso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Felipe Takeda Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
 Felipe Takeda Cardoso is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Felipe Takeda Cardoso is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mesquita can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murylo Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Mesquita (ranked 6106 p4p, 6737 weight class) and Johnny Brutus (ranked 559 p4p, 604 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Brutus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Brutus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Brutus.
Mesquita walks into a stiff left hand from Brutus.
Brutus misses with the combination.
Brutus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mesquita takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a few strikes there.
Brutus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brutus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Brutus is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Brutus is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita stops Brutus from getting back to his feet.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Brutus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brutus has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mesquita is on him like a limpet, forcing Brutus back against the cage.
Brutus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Brutus's coach down at Lionheart Combat Sports was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brutus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutus gets underhooks to prevent Mesquita's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brutus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brutus circles away.
Brutus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Brutus sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brutus throws a series of strikes that have Mesquita backpedaling.
Brutus throws a series of strikes that have Mesquita backpedaling.
Brutus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mesquita on his heels. He'll look to pass Mesquita's guard now, I'm sure.
Brutus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mesquita has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brutus is looking to defend but Mesquita has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brutus! Mesquita pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brutus taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kurt (ranked 3642 p4p, 25232 weight class) and Sonny Day (ranked 384 p4p, 660 weight class). Josh Kurt 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Kurt!
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, Sonny Day!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurt takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Kurt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day clobbers Kurt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurt. Kurt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kurt throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Day lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurt off the cage and back into range.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day with a poor takedown
enabling Kurt to counter with a crisp jab.
Day has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day lands with an overhand left.
Day wants to clinch up but Kurt keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Day catches Kurt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kurt misses with a wild body shot.
Day slips a jab from Kurt.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Kurt.
Kurt misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Day coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurt throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Day moves into range and clinches up with Kurt.
Kurt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Day lands a jab.
Day is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kurt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Day scores with a leg kick.
Day scores with a jab.
Day has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Day defending well as Kurt loads up on a big left hand.
Kurt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Day's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
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!
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day clobbers Kurt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kurt connects with a crisp jab.
Kurt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kurt misses.
Day lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Day misses with a wild combination.
Day gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kurt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurt misses the target.
Day blocks a jab.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurt in his tracks.
Day thuds his right hand into Kurt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kurt moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Day connects with a body shot.
Day forces Kurt back against the cage and clinches.
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Day dips to his left and cracks Kurt with an uppercut!
Kurt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurt takes one to the side of the head.
Day connects with the punch.
Kurt swinging wildly here.
Day scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kurt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Day misses with a takedown attempt - Kurt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurt throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Day darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Kurt missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Day.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Kurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Kurt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Day lands a jab.
Kurt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day jabs at Kurt's body.
Kurt lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.
Day bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurt's head.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurt tries to sprawl out of it but Day keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Day dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kurt takes one to the side of the head.
Kurt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kurt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kurt throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Kurt misses with a looping left.
Kurt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kurt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day stuns Kurt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Day lands a nice hook to Kurt's body. Kurt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Day.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Josh Kurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Day.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurt takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crunch! Day slams his shin into Kurt's torso.
Day lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurt's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sonny Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Day.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Day slips under a jab.
Day raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Day shoots in and drives through. Kurt sprawls well.
Kurt throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurt.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurt.
Josh Kurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Day's corner calls for a 1-2. Day obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day avoids the body shot from Kurt.
Kurt misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kurt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Kurt.
Day throws out a counter right but Kurt avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Kurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurt looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day darts in and clinches Kurt up against the cage.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurt tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day breaks the clinch.
Day cracks Kurt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurt.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurt doesn't seem bothered though.
Day lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Day with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Day.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurt.
Day fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurt.
Donk. Day catches Kurt right on the button with a cross.
Day's corner calls for a 1-2. Day obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day connects with a looping right hand.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurt looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Day lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurt doesn't seem phased though.
Day moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurt is rocked!
Day has managed to clinch.
Oh Kurt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day breaks from the clinch.
Kurt seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Kurt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurt.
Day fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurt on the side of the head.
Kurt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Day thuds his right hand into Kurt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Day.
Day has managed to clinch.
Kurt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day breaks the clinch.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurt walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Kurt misses.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day lands a jab to Kurt's midsection.
That kick from Day tenderised Kurt's leg. Kurt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurt. That did some damage!
Day connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kurt tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kurt to the ground. Kurt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Day!
Day scores with a three punch combo!
A nice leg kick lands there from Day.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Day fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Day scores with a jab. Kurt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurt throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day lands a body shot.
Day 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.
Day thuds his right hand into Kurt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Day slips a straight right by Kurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day scores with a push kick.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Day closes the distance and pushes Kurt back into the cage.
Kurt is trying to break the clinch but Day is controlling him.
Day breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurt walks into a straight right hand from Day.
Kurt lands with a nice body punch.
Kurt scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kurt looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day scores with a nice head shot.
Kurt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurt misses the target.
Day moves into range and clinches up with Kurt.
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurt walks into a stiff left hand from Day.
Day cracks Kurt with an open hand slap.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day cracks Kurt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurt throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Day finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurt's head.
Kurt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Kurt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kurt.
Day lands a jab to the nose.
Day is looking to slow Kurt down with leg kicks.
Day scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Day moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Day with a hook.
Day drops Kurt with a big left hand! Kurt is injured, injured bad! Day jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Day!
Our winner, Sonny Day, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Fury (ranked 2052 p4p, 3757 weight class) and Pike Merry (ranked 299 p4p, 489 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pike Merry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fury to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fury is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merry can't keep his opponent in guard - Fury advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fury with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merry is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury drops an elbow to the side of Merry's head.
Fury not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merry for as long as he can get away with.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fury looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fury shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fury showed some decent athleticism there.
Merry scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fury manages to mount him!
Fury controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Merry really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Fury dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fury closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Merry wants to get back to his feet but Fury is dominant here and he's now got Merry's back!
Good control from Fury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Merry is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Fury!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Petrosyan (ranked 4316 p4p, 4288 weight class) and Mark Beneke (ranked 513 p4p, 510 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Petrosyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Beneke!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Beneke.
Good exchange - Petrosyan coming out on top.
Petrosyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beneke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Petrosyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Petrosyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Beneke.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Petrosyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a nice body shot.
Petrosyan throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan misses with a wild combination.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrosyans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke slips under a jab from Petrosyan.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan cracks Beneke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrosyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Petrosyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrosyan moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Petrosyan's shoulder, as Petrosyan tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beneke takes a swing at Petrosyan's ribcage but misses.
Petrosyan ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Petrosyan.
Beneke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrosyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke tests Petrosyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Beneke lands.
Petrosyan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Petrosyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrosyan. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrosyan throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrosyan is wise to it.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrosyan.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrosyan loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke tries to land a leg kick but Petrosyan saw it coming and moves away.
Petrosyan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrosyan throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Petrosyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrosyan dodges the punch combination from Beneke.
Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan misses with a jab to the body
and Beneke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Petrosyan as Beneke shoots in.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrosyan throws a big counter combination but Beneke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beneke lands a jab-cross combination.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Petrosyan is out of range.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrosyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Petrosyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Petrosyan slips the punch.
Petrosyan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrosyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrosyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrosyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Beneke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beneke lands a nice shot that snaps Petrosyan's head back.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Petrosyan. No joy for Beneke on that attempt.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrosyan in his tracks.
Petrosyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrosyan moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Beneke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrosyan misses with a two punch combination.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrosyan. Petrosyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beneke throws a low kick, looking for Petrosyan's leg but Petrosyan calmly moves out of range.
Petrosyan misses with a body shot.
Petrosyan moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Petrosyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Beneke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Petrosyan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beneke.
Petrosyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrosyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrosyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrosyan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Petrosyan moved out of range.
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Beneke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrosyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.
Petrosyan walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan ducks right into an uppercut from Beneke.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Petrosyan throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrosyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Petrosyan.
Beneke clobbers Petrosyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrosyan slips under a jab.
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
Petrosyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrosyan blocks a leg kick.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Petrosyan's body. Petrosyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Petrosyan's shoulder, as Petrosyan tries to avoid the shot.
Petrosyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Petrosyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrosyan slips a jab from Beneke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrosyan.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Petrosyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrosyan misses its target.
Petrosyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beneke.
Petrosyan drops his hands momentarily and Beneke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Petrosyan.
Beneke throws a right hand that Petrosyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrosyan also avoids with ease.
Beneke throws a front kick aimed at Petrosyan's knee but Petrosyan avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrosyan misses the target.
Beneke shoots in but Petrosyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Petrosyan moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrosyan.
A combination from Petrosyan does no damage.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Petrosyan seems unphased.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Petrosyan scores with a nice head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Jab by Beneke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrosyan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beneke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrosyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrosyan misses with a straight left.
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan blocks it.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease.
Petrosyan slips a jab from Beneke.
A quick step to the side and Petrosyan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Beneke. Beautiful body shot.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
A big left from Beneke misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Petrosyan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrosyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beneke!
Beneke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beneke takes a swing at Petrosyan's ribcage but misses.
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Petrosyan throws out a powerful jab.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrosyan ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Petrosyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke misses with a wild body shot.
Petrosyan is looking for a counter combo.
Petrosyan misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrosyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Petrosyan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Petrosyan slips a straight right by Beneke.
Petrosyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beneke circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Petrosyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Petrosyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrosyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke catches Petrosyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Petrosyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Petrosyan's head but Petrosyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Petrosyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Petrosyan throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke defending well as Petrosyan loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrosyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrosyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Petrosyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrosyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Petrosyan slips the punch.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Petrosyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Beneke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a series of strikes. Beneke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
Beneke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
enabling Petrosyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Beneke lands a slapping body shot.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke misses the jab.
Petrosyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Petrosyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Petrosyan.
Beneke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrosyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrosyan misses with a double jab.
A combination from Petrosyan does no damage.
Petrosyan throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Giorgio Petrosyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke motions for Petrosyan to come forward. Beneke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beneke 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Our winner, Mark Beneke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chang Honghui (ranked 3085 p4p, 6510 weight class) and John Taylor (ranked 305 p4p, 491 weight class). Honghui kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ancient Art. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chang Honghui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Honghui is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Honghui is working hard here to advance position.
Honghui can't do much from the bottom here.
Honghui is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor tries to stand but Honghui is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Taylor stalls from top position.
Honghui is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Honghui is looking to get back to his feet here but Taylor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Honghui's back.
Taylor is not going to allow Honghui to sit and survive in this position.
Honghui tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Honghui's body.
Honghui is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Honghui is really stuck here.
Honghui turns into Taylor and is now in his guard.
Honghui trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honghui prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Honghui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Honghui is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
Honghui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Honghui takes a little break here. Taylor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Honghui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Honghui working away.
Taylor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Taylor regains half guard.
Taylor is holding on to half guard well.
Honghui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Honghui wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Honghui is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Chang Honghui 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.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Honghui counters with a head kick that drops Taylor to the mat! Taylor scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Taylor is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Honghui finish him?
Honghui punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Honghui lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Taylor - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Honghui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chang Honghui!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Dankovich (ranked 2893 p4p, 3751 weight class) and Retarded Moron (ranked 394 p4p, 468 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Dankovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Retarded Moron!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moron lands with a hook. Dankovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Dankovich.
Moron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moron.
Dankovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moron prevents a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Moron.
Moron blocking some punches.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Moron controls his hands.
A short right from Moron.
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Moron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dankovich's efforts to push away.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dankovich tries to break the clinch but Moron is controlling the position.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Moron lands a body shot.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Moron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich takes a shot to the head.
Moron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moron throws a punch but it's blocked by Dankovich.
Moron lands a body shot.
Dankovich is breathing heavily.
A short right from Moron.
 It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Moron lands a nice uppercut.
Moron lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Moron.
Moron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dankovichs head.
Moron is leaning against Dankovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Moron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich is rocked!
A short right from Moron on the inside.
Oh Dankovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moron lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dankovich to his knees! Moron keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Retarded Moron!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keon Baloyi (ranked 2854 p4p, 2288 weight class) and Toe Jam (ranked 358 p4p, 290 weight class). Baloyi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Telescopes. Toe Jam 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keon Baloyi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toe Jam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baloyi moves into the clinch.
Baloyi looking to slow down the pace here.
Baloyi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baloyi backwards.
Jam working aggressively here.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
Jam pushes Baloyi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jam.
Jam scores with a shoulder strike.
Baloyi is trying to stall.
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baloyi backwards.
Jam lands with a short shot to the head.
Jam throws a punch but it's blocked by Baloyi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jam.
Jam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baloyi tries to land knees in the clinch but Jam avoids the damage to the body.
Jam lands a shoulder strike.
Baloyi blocks a body shot from Jam.
Baloyi lands a shoulder strike.
Baloyi stalling in the clinch.
Jam scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jam.
Jam lands with a short shot to the head.
Baloyi is rocked!
Jam lands with a left to the head.
Oh Baloyi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Jam.
Jam unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Baloyi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jam is unloading with more strikes now! Baloyi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam!
Toe Jam is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Toe Jam 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Thompson (ranked 3199 p4p, 1086 weight class) and Penny Ming (ranked 348 p4p, 144 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Penny Ming!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ming jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ming tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ming throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Ming lands a jab to the head.
Ming lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Ming takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thompson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Ming needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Thompson just on the top of the head. Thompson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Thompson - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Penny Ming! Penny Ming retains his lightweight title!
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