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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Maroni (ranked 5622 p4p, 25526 weight class) and Zarrazza Vinegard (ranked 573 p4p, 669 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zarrazza Vinegard enters 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Maroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zarrazza Vinegard!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maroni misses with a double jab.
Maroni shoots in for a double leg but Vinegard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maroni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vinegard throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Don Maroni has been cut.
Maroni tries to close the distance and clinch but Vinegard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinegard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maroni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maroni closes the distance and clinches.
Vinegard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vinegard manages to end up in side control.
Maroni is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinegard tries to stand but Maroni is controlling his head.
Vinegard wants to control but Maroni is keeping him busy.
Maroni avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vinegard.
Vinegard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maroni keeps working.
Vinegard working away.
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.
Vinegard trying to control the action but Maroni is working from the bottom.
Maroni stops Vinegard from passing to mount.
Maroni is not content to let Vinegard control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vinegard clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maroni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinegard is trying to stall.
Maroni prevents Vinegard from breaking the clinch.
Maroni dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maroni has Vinegard pressed against the cage, preventing Vinegard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vinegard manages to pull guard.
Maroni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maroni postures up and lands a big shot to Vinegard's brow.
Maroni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maroni stands up over Vinegard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maroni chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maroni throws a big right hand that misses.
Maroni landing with the ground and pound.
Maroni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinegard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maroni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maroni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maroni lands a couple of digs.
 Vinegard is rocked!
Maroni is working Vinegard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vinegard is still in real trouble! Can Maroni finish him?
Maroni postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Vinegard covers up, he's hurt! Maroni keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Maroni and the ref steps in to end the fight! Maroni can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Maroni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kanoa Vatthana (ranked 5735 p4p, 25250 weight class) and Chris Tremble (ranked 511 p4p, 613 weight class). Kanoa Vatthana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Tremble's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanoa Vatthana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Tremble!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatthana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vatthana misses with a takedown attempt
and Tremble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tremble has Vatthana up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tremble gets control of Vatthana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tremble will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vatthana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tremble dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tremble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tremble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tremble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatthana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tremble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tremble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vatthana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tremble has managed to get both his arms back between Vatthana's legs - danger averted.
Vatthana is trying to control the position but Tremble postures up.
Tremble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vatthana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vatthana has his foot on Tremble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tremble works his way back into a safe position though.
Vatthana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tremble is aware though and is defending well.
Vatthana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tremble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vatthana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremble drops back looking for a leg! Vatthana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vatthana manages to kick Tremble off! Tremble jumps back into Vatthana's guard.
Vatthana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tremble is aware though and is defending well.
Vatthana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tremble must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tremble passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vatthana is trying to control Tremble's posture but Tremble avoids it.
Tremble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vatthana is looking to regain half guard here but Tremble keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vatthana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tremble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tremble looks winded!
Vatthana is looking to regain half guard here but Tremble keeps moving and retains side control.
Tremble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tremble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vatthana is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Vatthana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vatthana is looking for a sweep.
Tremble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vatthana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vatthana struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tremble dominated that round.
That's time! Vatthana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vatthana misses with a takedown attempt - Tremble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vatthana shoots for a double leg takedown but Tremble sprawls well. He's pushed Vatthana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vatthana dives in and grabs Tremble's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tremble pushes down on Vatthana's head and hops out.
Tremble wants to counter the offense by Vatthana and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanoa Vatthana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vatthana closes the distance and clinches up with Tremble, looking for a takedown. Vatthana pushes Tremble against the cage but Tremble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tremble wants to counter the offense by Vatthana and move into the clinch position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tremble.
Vatthana can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremble is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vatthana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tremble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vatthana, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremble working away.
Vatthana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vatthana sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vatthana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tremble drops back looking for a leg! Vatthana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vatthana manages to kick Tremble off! Tremble jumps back into Vatthana's guard.
Vatthana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tremble passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vatthana can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremble goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vatthana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tremble but great work by Vatthana.
Tremble is breathing heavily.
Vatthana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tremble keeps working.
Vatthana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vatthana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vatthana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tremble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vatthana goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tremble has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vatthana but great work by Tremble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremble working away.
Vatthana is trying to improve his position.
Tremble working away.
Tremble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tremble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vatthana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tremble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tremble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vatthana wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatthana trying to control but Tremble postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vatthana is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vatthana actively working from the bottom here.
Vatthana is trying to maintain the position but Tremble is very close to passing his half guard.
Chris Tremble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tremble is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tremble is looking for a kimura but Vatthana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tremble to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vatthana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vatthana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tremble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vatthana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tremble is trying to defend but Vatthana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tremble actively working from the bottom here.
Vatthana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tremble keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatthana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vatthana trying to control from Tremble's half guard. Tremble has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatthana trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vatthana looking to pass the guard.
Tremble keeping moving, preventing Vatthana from controlling successfully.
Vatthana wants to pass the guard but Tremble is keeping the position.
Tremble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tremble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vatthana trying to control but Tremble is working from the bottom.
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.
Vatthana trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tremble manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tremble wants to pass the guard but Vatthana is keeping the position.
Vatthana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tremble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tremble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tremble drops back looking for a leg! Vatthana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vatthana manages to kick Tremble off! Tremble jumps back into Vatthana's guard.
Tremble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tremble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatthana is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tremble rolls with it to try and escape but Vatthana cranks on the arm and Tremble is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kanoa Vatthana!
Kanoa Vatthana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Barbosa (ranked 5377 p4p, 5588 weight class) and Uladzimir Prokopenko (ranked 557 p4p, 570 weight class). Renato Barbosa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Uladzimir Prokopenko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uladzimir Prokopenko!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Prokopenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Prokopenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barbosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Barbosa is working Prokopenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prokopenko is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Barbosa has his hands clasped together but Prokopenko extends and breaks Barbosa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Prokopenko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uladzimir Prokopenko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucia Del Paco (ranked 3821 p4p, 4673 weight class) and Backy Izback (ranked 448 p4p, 522 weight class). Izback has chosen Without me as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucia Del Paco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Backy Izback!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Del Paco 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 Izback has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Izback and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Izback shoots in for a takedown but Del Paco shows good takedown defense.
Izback lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Paco circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Paco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Del Paco backs off Izback throws a huge counter combo but Del Paco manages to avoid it all.
Del Paco cracks Izback with an open hand slap.
Izback misses with a takedown attempt
and Del Paco counters by clinching up.
Nice elbow from Del Paco.
Del Paco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Del Paco stalling.
Izback is trying to break the clinch but Del Paco is controlling him.
Del Paco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Izback's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Paco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Paco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Backy Izback has been cut.
Del Paco looking to throw knees to the head but Izback is blocking nicely.
Del Paco lands a damaging elbow.
Del Paco can't find room to land a body shot as Izback controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Paco stalls.
Izback wants to break free but Del Paco has control.
Izback prevents a body shot from Del Paco.
Izback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Paco's elbow.
Del Paco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Izback looking to stall.
Del Paco tries to land knees in the clinch but Izback avoids the damage to the body.
Del Paco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Paco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Izback lands a body punch in the clinch.
Del Paco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lucia Del Paco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Backy Izback.
Del Paco is leaning against Izback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Izback is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Paco has double underhooks.
Del Paco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Izback drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Paco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izback wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Del Paco prevents the takedown attempt.
Izback has Del Paco pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Izback pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Del Paco tumbling to the mat - Izback dives into Del Paco's guard.
Del Paco looking to control.
Del Paco looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Paco, not yet.
Izback sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Izback might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Del Paco is trying to keep Izback in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izback is working Del Paco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Izback trying to control but Del Paco is working from the bottom.
Izback not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Izback distracts Del Paco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Izback sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Izback with a flurry of punches that miss.
Izback showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Del Paco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Paco keeping moving, preventing Izback from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Del Paco looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Paco, not yet.
Izback is working Del Paco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Izback postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Del Paco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Izback gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Izback has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Izback controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Izback preventing the sweep.
Del Paco being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Izback cracks Del Paco with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucia Del Paco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Backy Izback's cut.
That's time! Del Paco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Izback misses.
Izback misses with a looping right.
Del Paco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Izback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Paco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Izback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Paco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Izback.
Izback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Izback misses with a double jab
and Del Paco counters by moving into the clinch.
Izback is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Del Paco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izback looking for a takedown.
Lucia Del Paco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Backy Izback.
Izback looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Del Paco.
Del Paco is pressed up against the cage. Izback has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Del Paco down to the mat. Del Paco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Izback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Paco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Paco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Paco has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
Lucia Del Paco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Izback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Paco stalling in the clinch.
Izback tries to break the clinch but Del Paco is controlling the position.
Del Paco tries to land a knee to the head but Izback blocks with his arms.
Del Paco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Izback drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Paco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Izback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Paco wants to clinch up but Izback keeps it at a distance.
Izback misses with a wild body shot.
Izback misses with a takedown attempt - Del Paco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Izback with a lazy takedown attempt
and Del Paco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Izback is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside that Izback shrugs off.
Del Paco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Izback is working for takedown but Del Paco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Del Paco has Izback pressed against the cage, preventing Izback from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Paco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Izback takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Backy Izback's cut even more.
Del Paco lands a shot to the body.
Izback has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Del Paco after a bit of a struggle.
Izback has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Del Paco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Izback can turn it around.
Del Paco keeps control of Izback as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Izback drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Del Paco controlling the action here for a moment.
Izback tries to score a body lock takedown but Del Paco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Paco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Izback.
Del Paco lands with a light punch inside.
Del Paco lands a body punch.
Izback is working for takedown but Del Paco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Del Paco cracks Izback with a nice body shot.
Del Paco crunches a lovely knee into Izback's ribcage.
Del Paco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Izback can't find room to land a body shot as Del Paco controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Paco.
Del Paco lands an elbow that stopped Izback in his tracks for a moment.
Del Paco is struggling to control the position.
Del Paco lands an elbow just above Izback 's eye.
Izback changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Del Paco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Del Paco tries to close the distance and clinch but Izback swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Izback checks a low kick from Del Paco.
Backy Izback is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Del Paco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Izback doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izback keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Del Paco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Izback drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Del Paco defends it well.
Izback throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Del Paco's waist but Del Paco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Izback off to one side.
Izback misses with a double jab
and Del Paco counters by clinching up.
Del Paco lands an elbow that stopped Izback in his tracks for a moment.
Del Paco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Izback managing to block the knees to the body from Del Paco.
Del Paco tries to throw a body punch but Izback avoids it by throwing Del Paco back against the cage.
Del Paco lands with a right to the head.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside that Izback shrugs off.
The cut above Backy Izback's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Izback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Del Paco.
Izback is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
Del Paco leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucia Del Paco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Backy Izback's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Del Paco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Izback looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Del Paco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Izback.
Del Paco darts in and clinches Izback up against the cage.
Izback has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Del Paco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Izback breaks the clinch.
Izback shoots in but Del Paco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Del Paco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Izback.
Izback misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Del Paco is looking to counter the offense by Izback and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Paco with a hook.
Del Paco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Izback takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Paco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izback swinging wildly here.
Del Paco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Izback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Paco throws a head kick that misses.
Del Paco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Izback throws a series of punches but Del Paco moves out of range.
Izback misses with a takedown
and Del Paco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lucia Del Paco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Backy Izback.
Del Paco blocks a body shot from Izback.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside.
Del Paco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izback can do to turn this around?
Izback goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Paco prevents it.
Del Paco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Izback avoids it.
Del Paco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Del Paco tries to throw a body punch but Izback avoids it by throwing Del Paco back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Paco.
Del Paco missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
Izback is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Paco has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izback wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
Backy Izback's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Backy Izback's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lucia Del Paco!
Backy Izback was interviewed post fight and said 'it sucks'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Estaben (ranked 5711 p4p, 5404 weight class) and Kabelo Nyambe (ranked 442 p4p, 428 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Estaben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabelo Nyambe!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyambe cracks Estaben with an uppercut from hell and Estaben crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nyambe's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 Estaben is rocked!
Estaben has his feet on Nyambe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oh Estaben is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyambe throws a sloppy head kick and Estaben moves out of range easily.
Estaben seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyambe misses with a leg kick.
Estaben swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Estaben slips a jab and a cross from Nyambe.
Nyambe tries to land a front kick but Estaben steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nyambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Estaben misses with the combination.
Nyambe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Estaben stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nyambe tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nyambe looks to land a body kick but Estaben moved away.
Nyambe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Estaben throws a right and a left that Nyambe avoids nicely.
Estaben cracks Nyambe with a good jab.
Nyambe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Estaben misses.
Estaben finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Nyambe's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Estaben falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabelo Nyambe!
Kabelo Nyambe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horley Gore (ranked 3194 p4p, 3751 weight class) and Old Vet (ranked 313 p4p, 354 weight class). Horley Gore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Old Vet's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horley Gore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Old Vet!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gore slips a straight right by Vet.
A telegraphed right hand from Gore misses the target.
Vet misses with a leg kick
and Gore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gore moves away from the strike by Vet.
Vet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vet throws the left hand but Gore avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gore misses the target.
Vet walks into a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vet - that will leave a mark!
Gore loads up on a big right hand but Vet slips the punch.
Gore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gore avoids the head kick by Vet.
Gore is looking to counter punch.
Gore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vet.
Vet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vet has Gore up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vet misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vet tries to land knees in the clinch but Gore avoids the damage to the body.
Vet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gore's efforts to push away.
Gore scores with a shot to the side of Vet's head.
Gore tries to break free but Vet pushes him back against the cage.
Vet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gore's efforts to push away.
Vet manages to break the clinch.
Gore cracks Vet with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vet tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gore pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vet is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horley Gore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Drugger (ranked 4314 p4p, 5748 weight class) and Cyrus Troy (ranked 509 p4p, 583 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Drugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrus Troy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drugger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Troy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drugger controlling the action here.
Drugger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drugger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drugger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drugger looking for a guillotine from mount but Troy is having none of it.
Drugger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Drugger.
Drugger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Troy can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drugger throwing strikes here but Troy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Drugger controlling from the full mount.
Drugger throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Troy has his hands clasped together but Drugger breaks the hold and Troy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Drugger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abel Drugger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Lopez (ranked 4795 p4p, 3878 weight class) and Maks Teller (ranked 469 p4p, 408 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 Los Angeles, Fernando Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maks Teller!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Teller misses with an uppercut.
Teller tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Teller lands with a good body shot.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez slips a jab from Teller.
Teller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Teller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopez. Lopez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Teller throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Teller throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller with a nice cross.
Teller 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.
Teller misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Teller misses with a left hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Teller lands a lovely overhand right.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teller throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teller misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been informed that Teller 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Teller.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Teller misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Teller throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Teller does it's job there.
A big left from Teller misses.
Teller misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Teller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Teller misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Teller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teller misses with a hook
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Teller misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Teller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Teller lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teller throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez moves forwards but Teller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Teller throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Teller.
Teller looks to land a combination. Lopez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Teller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.
Teller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Teller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lopez slips under a jab from Teller.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Teller.
Teller catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teller connects with a body shot.
Teller misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez slips a jab from Teller.
Teller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teller throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Teller throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Teller.
Teller throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight that turns Teller's legs to rubber! Lopez pushes forward with more strikes and Teller goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Lopez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phill Collins (ranked 2538 p4p, 4258 weight class) and Toti Rotiz (ranked 326 p4p, 501 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Collins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to im on everything. Rotiz has chosen Southtown as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phill Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotiz misses with a combination
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Toti Rotiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins scores with a jab. Rotiz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rotiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Rotiz ducks right into an uppercut from Collins.
Rotiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Collins sends Rotiz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Collins is motioning to the referee to let Rotiz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rotiz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.
Rotiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Phill Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rotiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Rotiz walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Rotiz limp body while Collins jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phill Collins!
A very excited looking Phill Collins 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.
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Schwerinn (ranked 2077 p4p, 3122 weight class) and Daniel Morpheus (ranked 264 p4p, 380 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Schwerinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Morpheus!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morpheus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schwerinn throws an overhand right that lands on Morpheus's shoulder, as Morpheus tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morpheus.
Schwerinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morpheus moves away.
A head kick misses from Morpheus.
Schwerinn shoots in for a double leg but Morpheus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morpheus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Morpheus.
Morpheus connects with a nice looking jab.
Morpheus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oooooh!!! Morpheus has knocked Schwerinn down with a huge combo! Morpheus steps away and waves a wobbly Schwerinn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Schwerinn is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morpheus and Schwerinn are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Morpheus throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Schwerinn into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Morpheus knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Morpheus!
Post fight, an emotional Daniel Morpheus said 'There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.'.
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