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Gore vs Sparks - Money - #11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Einar Ryhein (ranked 5728 p4p, 24949 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 553 p4p, 596 weight class). Masvidal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prayer. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einar Ryhein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryhein tries to sprawl out of it but Masvidal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryhein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryhein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masvidal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Einar Ryhein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masvidal's knee momentarily.
Masvidal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryhein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryhein but Ryhein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masvidal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryhein is fending him off so far but Masvidal persists. Nope, Ryhein circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryhein as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryhein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Ryhein tries a head kick but it misses.
Einar Ryhein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Ryhein.
Masvidal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryhein swivels and escapes.
As Masvidal backs away, Ryhein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Ryhein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masvidal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryhein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal looks winded!
Masvidal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein tries to work over Masvidal's front leg with a kick but Masvidal checks it.
Masvidal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ryhein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal with a poor takedown
and Ryhein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal fails with the takedown
and Ryhein counters with a low kick, right behind Masvidal 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ryhein. Masvidal shrugs it off though.
Masvidal tries for a takedown but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masvidal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Masvidal has a takedown stuffed.
Ryhein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryhein tries to land a front kick but Masvidal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Masvidal with that takedown attempt.
Ryhein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryhein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masvidal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masvidal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masvidal fails with the takedown
and Ryhein counters with a thumping low kick.
Ryhein pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryhein breaks from the clinch.
Ryhein scores with a leg kick.
Ryhein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Ryhein.
Masvidal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryhein defends it well.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Ryhein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryhein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masvidal.
Ryhein lands a right hook to the body.
Ryhein is looking to slow Masvidal down with leg kicks.
Masvidal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masvidal shoots in and drives through. Ryhein sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryhein stuffs the takedown.
Jab from Ryhein.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masvidal.
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Ryhein dominated that round.
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.
Masvidal shoots in for a double leg but Ryhein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryhein tried to counter with a leg kick but Masvidal avoided it.
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches up with Ryhein, looking for a takedown. Masvidal pushes Ryhein against the cage but Ryhein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryhein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryhein throws out a powerful jab.
Ryhein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryhein wants it to stay on the feet.
Einar Ryhein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryhein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryhein half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ryhein.
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhein throws a head kick that misses.
Ryhein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryhein lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Ryhein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryhein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryhein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masvidal is out of range and Ryhein settles back down.
Ryhein tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryhein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryhein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Masvidal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein avoids it really well and circles away.
Masvidal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryhein swivels and escapes.
Ryhein tried to counter with a leg kick but Masvidal avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryhein.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ryhein. Masvidal shrugs it off though.
Masvidal has his takedown stuffed
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Masvidal was not able to check.
Ryhein throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masvidal's knee momentarily.
Ryhein tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryhein.
Masvidal fails with the takedown.
Ryhein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Masvidal with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Masvidal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryhein counters with a nice leg kick.
Masvidal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryhein can pounce on him.
Masvidal is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ryhein is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Masvidal.
Masvidal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a big head kick but Masvidal shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Ryhein as he connects with a hook.
Masvidal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryhein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masvidal somewhat.
Ryhein throws a head kick that misses.
Ryhein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryhein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Masvidal on the side of the head.
Ryhein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masvidal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Masvidal darts in looking for a takedown but Ryhein gets double underhooks and turns Masvidal into the cage.
A head kick misses from Ryhein.
Masvidal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ryhein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masvidal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches up with Ryhein, looking for a takedown. Masvidal pushes Ryhein against the cage but Ryhein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryhein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Ryhein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masvidal's knee momentarily.
Ryhein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masvidal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryhein is on top in guard.
Ryhein is stalling in the full guard.
Ryhein throws a big right hand that misses.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Ryhein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryhein keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryhein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ryhein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masvidal trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ryhein.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryhein throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryhein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Masvidal shoots for a takedown but Ryhein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryhein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Einar Ryhein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Ryhein connects with a leg kick.
Masvidal has a takedown stuffed.
Ryhein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Masvidal just manages to avoid it.
Ryhein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Einar Ryhein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryhein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masvidal.
Ryhein rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryhein misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal jumps guard but Ryhein stands there with Masvidal around his waist. Masvidal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryhein digs a right hand into Masvidal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masvidal's gas tank.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryhein just leaning against Masvidal, taking a breather.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Ryhein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryhein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Ryhein!
The defeated Jorge Masvidal had this to say: 'I got taught respect because if not, somebody's gonna make you respect them'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Alverez (ranked 3734 p4p, 4187 weight class) and John R Swanson (ranked 466 p4p, 514 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 middleweight 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, Diego Alverez!
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, John R Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alverez swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Diego Alverez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alverez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alverez connects with a looping right hand.
Swanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alverez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swanson somewhat.
Alverez avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Alverez is looking for a counter combo.
Alverez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 It looks like John R Swanson has been cut.
We've been told by Alverez's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alverez as he avoids it easily.
And Alverez counters with a quick kick to the body but Swanson blocks it.
Alverez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alverez stalks Swanson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swanson's face. Swanson staggers backwards, shaken.
 Swanson is rocked!
Alverez swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.
Alverez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson looks winded!
Swanson tries to clinch but Alverez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alverez, pushing him back against the cage.
Alverez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swanson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alverez.
Alverez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alverez lands a body punch.
Alverez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Swanson tries to pull guard but Alverez won't allow it.
Diego Alverez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John R Swanson.
Alverez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alverez lands a left and a right that send Swanson crashing to the mat, dazed. Alverez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Alverez finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Alverez. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Alverez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego Alverez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alverez cracks Swanson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Alverez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Morrison (ranked 24891 p4p, 5152 weight class) and Old Vet (ranked 525 p4p, 434 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Old Vet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison digs a good hook to Vet's body.
Vet misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison scoring well with a low kick there.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Vet is just out of range.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison tries to bum rush Vet with a series of wild strikes but Vet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vet has a takedown stuffed.
Morrison misses with a leg kick
and Vet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vet moves away.
Vet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison is looking to wear down Vet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Vet is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morrison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vet is out of range and Morrison settles back down.
Morrison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vet avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Vet feints a counter leg kick.
Vet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Morrison counters with a single leg into guard. Vet didn't expect that.
Vet is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vet pulls Morrison into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Vet keeps moving.
Morrison is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Vet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vet 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.
Vet keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vet enables Morrison to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morrison trying to control but Vet is working from the bottom.
Vet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrison passes into side control.
Morrison is trying to get an arm triangle but Vet is defending well.
Morrison is trying to get an arm triangle but Vet is defending well.
Morrison is staying tight to Vet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vet is not content to let Morrison control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrison is trying to get an arm triangle but Vet is defending well.
Vet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morrison controlling the action here.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Vet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Morrison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morrison tries a low kick but Vet avoids it.
Vet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richard Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison takes a swing at Vet's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Vet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vet.
Morrison feinted with a counter takedown.
Vet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrison defends well and Vet ends up having to push Morrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vet.
Morrison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vet napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vet throws Morrison to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Vet blocks the leg kick.
Vet tries to score with a low kick but Morrison moves his leg out of the way.
Morrison thumps Vet with a low kick.
Vet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morrison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morrison 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 Vet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vet wants to land a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Vet throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Vet is just out of range.
Vet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Vet moves out of range.
Vet misses with a head kick.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Vet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vet's half guard.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vet keeps working.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Vet is defending the position.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Vet is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vet wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vet is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Morrison is staying active.
Morrison seems to be working for a kimura but Vet defends the submission attempt.
Morrison is taking a breather. Vet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vet wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison trying to mount his opponent but Vet defends it.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Vet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vet works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vet working a defensive guard but Morrison manages to pass into side control anyway.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Morrison tries to move to mount but Vet blocks the move with his legs.
The referee asks Morrison politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Morrison prefers to stall for the moment though.
Morrison swings around for an armbar but Vet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morrison's guard.
Morrison pushes Vet off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morrison 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 Vet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Vet is predictable there
and Morrison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vet's guard.
Vet is looking to stand back up but Morrison counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vet trying to hold on to Morrison's head to control him but Morrison postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morrison haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Vet is defending the position.
Morrison prevents Vet from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Morrison dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Nice uppercut there from Vet.
Vet misses with a straight left.
Vet throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vet.
Morrison wants to land a leg kick but Vet is out of range.
Vet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrison.
Morrison controls the position.
Morrison wants to control but Vet is keeping him busy.
Morrison tries to move to mount but Vet blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vet keeps working.
Morrison cracks Vet with a big right hand but Vet just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vet looks to move to half guard but instead Morrison has passed into mount! Damn!
Vet wants to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Vet prevents Morrison from taking his back.
Morrison tries to control but Vet wriggling away.
Richard Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison avoids the attempt from Vet to control.
Vet working to try and regain half guard.
Morrison controlling the pace for now.
Vet is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison controlling his opponent.
Vet is trying to escape the mount.
Morrison controlling his opponent.
Vet can't escape the position.
Morrison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morrison seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vet is holding on tight.
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.
Morrison controlling from the full mount.
Old Vet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Morrison trying to control but Vet is having none of it.
Morrison controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vet is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Vet tries to reverse the position but Morrison maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Morrison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramon (ranked 24325 p4p, 24582 weight class) and Paddy Smacks (ranked 673 p4p, 663 weight class). Paddy Smacks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razor Ramon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Smacks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smacks.
Smacks misses with a double jab
and Ramon counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramon lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramon. Smacks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smacks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Razor Ramon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smacks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smacks dives in and grabs Ramon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramon pushes down on Smacks's head and hops out.
No joy there for Smacks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smacks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Ramon does it's job there.
Smacks lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smacks is rocked!
Ramon lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razor Ramon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maks Teller (ranked 2336 p4p, 3873 weight class) and Archie Oliveira (ranked 275 p4p, 411 weight class). Maks Teller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maks Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Teller.
Oliveira gets caught flat footed, as Teller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Teller is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him.
Teller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Teller wants to stand and escape but instead Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Teller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teller manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Teller's guard.
Teller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Teller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Teller is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Teller defends it.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Teller is just riding it out for now. Oliveira eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliveira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Teller is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Archie Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hakansson (ranked 3792 p4p, 6169 weight class) and Kassi Pawlowski (ranked 449 p4p, 572 weight class). Jack Hakansson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kassi Pawlowski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kassi Pawlowski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakansson throws a right hand that Pawlowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Pawlowski also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Hakansson. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pawlowski! But no joy.
Hakansson swinging wildly here.
And Pawlowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hakansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pawlowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hakansson misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pawlowski! But no joy.
Hakansson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jack Hakansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hakansson.
It seemed like Pawlowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Hakansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakansson.
Hakansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pawlowski's head.
Hakansson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hakansson jabs Pawlowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hakansson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pawlowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pawlowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hakansson defends it well.
Pawlowski slips under a jab from Hakansson.
Pawlowski throws out a counter right but Hakansson avoids it with no problem.
Hakansson misses with a looping right.
Pawlowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hakansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pawlowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pawlowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hakansson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson misses the jab.
Hakansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakansson.
Pawlowski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlowski gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hakansson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hakansson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Spicoli (ranked 2166 p4p, 3171 weight class) and Tomahawk Chai (ranked 277 p4p, 400 weight class). Spicoli comes to the cage accompanied by Money Buy Drugs. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomahawk Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spicoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Spicoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Spicoli's head but Spicoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai thows a leg kick but Spicoli checks it
and Spicoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spicoli throws a shot to the body.
Chai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spicoli avoids the body shot from Chai.
Spicoli takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai slips a jab from Spicoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai throws out a counter right but Spicoli avoids it with no problem.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spicoli scores with a nice strike.
Chai needs to keep his hands up - Spicoli had a free shot at his head there.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spicoli tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Spicoli misses the target.
Spicoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spicoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spicoli throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spicoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Spicoli throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Spicoli has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spicoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai blocking some punches.
Spicoli misses with a punch to the body.
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Spicoli scores with a body shot.
Spicoli misses with a body punch
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai moves forwards but Spicoli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spicoli clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spicoli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Spicoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Spicoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli misses with some punches.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Spicoli.
Chai is looking to control Spicoli's arms but Spicoli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage.
Spicoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spicoli blocks an uppercut.
Spicoli manages to break the clinch.
Spicoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spicoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spicoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spicoli, as that shot connected.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spicoli tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Spicoli's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Spicoli is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Spicoli tries to clinch up.
Chai throws out a counter right but Spicoli avoids it with no problem.
Spicoli slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Spicoli takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Spicoli checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spicoli jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Spicoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai is rocked!
Spicoli moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Spicoli finish him?
Spicoli circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Chai to the canvas! Chai doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Spicoli keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Spicoli!
Our winner, Jeff Spicoli, 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 Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 3778 p4p, 5930 weight class) and Naruto Uchiha (ranked 472 p4p, 607 weight class). Naruto Uchiha struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruto Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzier lands a head shot.
Uchiha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uchiha shoots and misses
and Uchiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lauzier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uchiha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uchiha wants to clinch up but Lauzier keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Lauzier.
Lauzier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lauzier wants it to stay on the feet.
Lauzier attempts a counter takedown but Uchiha avoids it well and moves away.
Lauzier scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Lauzier.
Uchiha walks into a jab.
Lauzier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uchiha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uchiha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Uchiha.
Lauzier cracks Uchiha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lauzier cracks Uchiha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uchiha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uchiha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uchiha looks winded!
Uchiha fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uchiha's head.
Uchiha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lauzier with a hook.
Uchiha is rocked!
Lauzier drops Uchiha with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lauzier follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Lauzier!
Gabriel Lauzier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Adams (ranked 1199 p4p, 2838 weight class) and Daniel Simbolon (ranked 178 p4p, 355 weight class). Adams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Noncesense. Simbolon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beat It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Callum Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Simbolon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Simbolon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.
Simbolon throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniel Simbolon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simbolon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simbolon looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.
Simbolon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
Simbolon misses with a shot to the body
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simbolon throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters with a big left hand that crumples Simbolon! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum Adams!
Callum Adams retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Callum Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horley Gore (ranked 1597 p4p, 2343 weight class) and Jhonny Sparks (ranked 172 p4p, 250 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horley Gore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jhonny Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gore counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparks with a poor takedown
and Gore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gore cracks Sparks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparks throws an off balance right hand
and Gore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparks thinking.
Gore connects with the punch.
Sparks shoots and misses
and Gore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horley Gore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Sparks.
Gore throws an overhand right that drops Sparks like a sack of potatoes! Gore dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horley Gore!
Horley Gore retains his featherweight title!
Horley Gore thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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