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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eero Jukola (ranked 2572 p4p, 1645 weight class) and Marcos Sanchez (ranked 263 p4p, 183 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Sanchez !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola lands with a right hand.
 It looks like Marcos Sanchez has been cut.
Jukola slips a jab from Sanchez .
Jukola throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola lands a jab.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Jukola takes one to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez 's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez 's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 Jukola is rocked!
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jukola.
Oh Jukola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez drops Jukola with a big left hand! Jukola is injured, injured bad! Sanchez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Sanchez !
After winning the bout, Marcos Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 1626 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Anderson Nogueira (ranked 219 p4p, 275 weight class). Volkanovski's entrance music is 2pac - Hail Mary. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkanovski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Volkanovski slows the pace down in half guard.
Volkanovski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nogueira misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski is taking a breather. Nogueira 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.
Volkanovski wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Volkanovski prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Volkanovski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkanovski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Volkanovski postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nogueira to stand up.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkanovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkanovski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nogueira s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkanovski misses with a hook.
Volkanovski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LAFC Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson Nogueira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski dives in for a single leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nogueira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Volkanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira .
Volkanovski lands the left hand.
A combination from Volkanovski does no damage.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Volkanovski keeps it at a distance.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Nogueira has closed the distance and engaged Volkanovski in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Nogueira won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nogueira .
Nogueira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nogueira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkanovski.
Nogueira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nogueira obliges.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nogueira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira lands a knee to the body.
Nogueira pushes off an throws an elbow but Volkanovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nogueira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nogueira scores with a shot to the side of Volkanovski's head.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Volkanovski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Nogueira stands there with Volkanovski around his waist. Volkanovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nogueira .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Volkanovski dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands a knee to the body.
Nogueira misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Nogueira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nogueira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkanovskis head.
Volkanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nogueira with a hook.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Volkanovski'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.
Volkanovski lands an overhand right.
Nogueira is looking to clinch.
Volkanovski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nogueira lands with a shot to the body.
Nogueira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nogueira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkanovski or not.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands with a light punch inside.
Nogueira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Nogueira lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira can't find room to land a body shot as Volkanovski controls the action.
Nogueira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Volkanovski to the canvas! Nogueira follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Nogueira !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aramis Knox (ranked 988 p4p, 1614 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 139 p4p, 214 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aramis Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funaki doesn't seem phased though.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funaki. Funaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Funaki.
Funaki throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Funaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Funaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Funaki.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Funaki has him pressed against the cage.
Funaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knox fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Funaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye.
It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Funaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox jumps guard and drags Funaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funaki defends well.
Knox seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Funaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Knox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knox working for a triangle but Funaki defends it easily.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Funaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Funaki wants to take a breather but Knox is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Funaki controlling the action here.
Funaki prevents Knox from improving his position.
Funaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking for a triangle but Funaki pushes his legs off easily.
Funaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funaki has managed to get both his arms back between Knox's legs - danger averted.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Knox being controlled here momentarily.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funaki is controlling Knox's posture.
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
Knox wants to control from the top but Funaki keeps moving.
Funaki is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Funaki.
A jab from Knox misses.
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox checks a low kick from Funaki.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Funaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funaki throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Funaki works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Funaki in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox pulls guard successfully.
Funaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Knox wants to sweep here but Funaki controlling him for the moment.
Knox has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Funaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Knox.
Knox tries to buck Funaki off but Funaki is having none of it.
Knox tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Funaki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Knox connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to clinch up but Funaki keeps it at a distance.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox throws a body punch but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Funaki.
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Funaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox fails to pull guard.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funaki walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funaki.
Funaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Funaki's head but Funaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Funaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Funaki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
Knox fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox tries to pull guard but Funaki won't allow it.
Funaki pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Funaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Funaki.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Funaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox jumps guard but Funaki stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Funaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Funaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Funaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knox seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funaki can turn it around.
Knox tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funaki missing with knees to the body.
Knox tries to pull guard but Funaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Funaki trying to land knees to the body.
Knox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funaki to keep the fight standing.
Funaki lands a shoulder strike.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funaki walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Knox slips under a jab from Funaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Funaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Funaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and Funaki settles back down.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Funaki tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Nice body punch from Funaki.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox jumps guard but Funaki stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masa Funaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox jumps guard.
Knox looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Funaki has picked Knox up and slammed him! Knox can't keep hold of the triangle and Funaki manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Funaki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Funaki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Funaki advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funaki trying to control but Knox is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is working to get back to half guard.
Funaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knox is trying to escape the mount.
Funaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Funaki trying to control but Knox is having none of it.
Funaki controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Funaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Knox wants to control but Funaki is having none of it.
Funaki throws some wild stikes that Knox manages to avoid easily.
Knox is looking to get to half guard.
Funaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funaki controlling the position easily from mount.
Funaki is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Knox misses the jab.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funaki swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Funaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Funaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Funaki scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Funaki's head.
Funaki punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Funaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Knox gets a clinch.
Funaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Funaki.
A right hook to the body lands for Funaki.
Funaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Funaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Funaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funaki lands a shot to the body.
Knox tries to pull guard but Funaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Funaki lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Funaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Funaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!
Masa Funaki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Aramis Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sheeeeeeeeit. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 1929 p4p, 1654 weight class) and Stefan Muller (ranked 256 p4p, 225 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come As You Are - Nirvana. Muller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Samourai - by: Shurik'n. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 37 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Muller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Muller.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Muller tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Muller misses.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Muller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Muller is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Muller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Muller has passed into half guard!
Jackson wants to control but Muller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muller lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control but Muller postures up.
Muller prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Muller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muller trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Muller has control of the leg.
Muller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson wants to control but Muller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muller is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson has hold of Muller's hands but Muller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Muller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Muller is controlling well.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson pulls Muller in close to his closed guard and prevents Muller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Muller with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller lands a couple of digs.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson is fighting to break Muller's control of his arms but Muller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Muller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Muller wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Muller gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is stalling here. Muller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Muller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller working away.
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muller trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Muller landing a few strikes.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Muller scores with punches from side control.
The crowd goes nuts as Muller knocks Jackson out cold with a massive hammerfist! Muller Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stefan Muller!
Our winner, Stefan Muller, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Smith (ranked 1553 p4p, 1338 weight class) and Venali Paetmar (ranked 208 p4p, 176 weight class). Paetmar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Powerwolf - Amen & Attack. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent MT
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venali Paetmar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Paetmar. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Paetmar avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paetmar! But no joy.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paetmar lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Paetmar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith thuds a left hand into Paetmar's body.
Paetmar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paetmar counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Paetmar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a right hand. Paetmar shakes it off.
Smith is looking to wear down Paetmar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paetmar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paetmar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Paetmar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Paetmar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paetmar loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paetmar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paetmar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paetmar connects with a body shot.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Paetmar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paetmar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a jab. Paetmar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith scores with a hook.
Paetmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Paetmar.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paetmar manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Paetmar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
As Smith backs off Paetmar throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith throws a jab when Paetmar was well out of range.
Paetmar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paetmar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Paetmar is just out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Paetmar!
Paetmar lands a front kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith clobbers Paetmar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paetmar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paetmar wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paetmar defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paetmar.
Paetmar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a right and a left that Paetmar avoids nicely.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paetmar manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Paetmar fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paetmar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paetmar has time to react.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Paetmar unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Paetmar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paetmar.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses the jab.
Paetmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paetmar is looking for the big counter here.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Paetmar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Paetmar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nice cross by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paetmar moves away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Paetmar misses.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Paetmar seems unphased.
Paetmar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar misses with the combination.
Smith cracks Paetmar with an open hand slap.
Smith misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paetmar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paetmar misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paetmar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paetmar misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paetmar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Paetmar is just out of range.
As Smith backs off Paetmar throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Paetmar. Those never looked like landing.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paetmar was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paetmar momentarily.
Smith throws the left hand but Paetmar avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith throws a hook to the side of Paetmar's head but Paetmar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paetmar! But no joy.
Paetmar blocks a jab.
Paetmar moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith with a hook.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Paetmar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Paetmar's shoulder, as Paetmar tries to avoid the shot.
Paetmar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a body punch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Paetmar slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook
and Paetmar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a swing at Paetmar's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paetmars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Paetmar's head back.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Paetmar.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paetmar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paetmar avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a hook
and Paetmar counters with a two punch combo.
Paetmar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paetmar slips a jab from Smith.
Paetmar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith is rocked!
Paetmar drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paetmar is looking for the KO!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Paetmar counters with a left to the body.
Paetmar scores with a jab to the body.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Paetmar's ribs.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Paetmar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Paetmar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paetmar walks into a jab.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Paetmar moved out of range nicely.
Paetmar scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Venali Paetmar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Paetmar moved out of range nicely.
Paetmar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paetmar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paetmar momentarily.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Paetmar counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Paetmar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Paetmar counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Paetmar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Paetmar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Venali Paetmar!
A victorious Venali Paetmar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lentz (ranked 546 p4p, 691 weight class) and Vinicius Verreira (ranked 78 p4p, 103 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Lentz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Verreira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lentz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Verreira drives through with a takedown into Lentz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Verreira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Verreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Lentz is retaining full guard.
Verreira is looking to work some ground and pound but Lentz has wrist control.
Lentz 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.
Lentz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lentz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verreira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Verreira working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully.
Verreira being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lentz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Verreira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lentz counters with a straight right hand.
Verreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lentz throws a big counter combination but Verreira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Verreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lentz lands a head shot.
Verreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lentz circles away.
Lentz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verreira under the eye.
Verreira tries for a takedown but Lentz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Lentz.
Verreira misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lentz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Verreira misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lentz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verreira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verreira darts in looking for a takedown but Lentz gets double underhooks and turns Verreira into the cage.
Leon Lentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Verreira.
A combination from Lentz does no damage.
Lentz slips under a jab.
Verreira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Verreira.
Verreira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lentz finds it's way round the side to connect with Verreira's head.
Verreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Verreira.
A counter left hand to the body from Lentz misses its target.
Verreira misses with a hook
and Lentz counters with a straight right hand.
Leon Lentz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lentz throws a sloppy head kick and Verreira moves out of range easily.
Verreira misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verreira throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck for Verreira with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Verreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verreira throws the left hand but Lentz avoids the punch easily.
Lentz catches Verreira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Verreira lands a two punch combo.
Verreira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verreira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lentz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It looks like Lentz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Verreira catches Lentz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lentz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verreira misses the shot to the body.
Lentz tries to bum rush Verreira with a series of wild strikes but Verreira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Verreira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lentz counters with a three punch combo that has Verreira backing up. Verreira nods at Lentz to acknowledge the strikes.
Lentz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verreira. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lentz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lentz slips under a jab.
Lentz throws a leg kick which misses Verreira's front leg but catches the back leg as Verreira tries to avoid it.
Verreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Lentz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lentz lands a glancing blow to the side of Verreira's head.
Verreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lentz scores with a body shot.
Verreira walks into a stiff left hand from Lentz.
Lentz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Verreira backs up against the cage.
Verreira takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Lentz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lentz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verreira on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Verreira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verreira in his tracks.
Verreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Verreira.
Verreira takes a kick to the side of the head.
 Verreira is rocked!
Verreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Verreira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lentz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Verreira swings widly with a right hand
and Lentz counters with a nice leg kick.
Verreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Lentz finish him?
Verreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lentz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Verreira somewhat.
Verreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lentz.
Verreira seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice sprawl there from Lentz as Verreira shoots in.
Verreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lentz.
Lentz connects with a body shot.
Verreira throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut.
Verreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lentz's corner calls for a 1-2. Lentz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lentz clinches up against the cage.
Lentz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz moves away from the strike by Verreira.
Verreira swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
Verreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lentz as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Verreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verreira shoots in and bounces Lentz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lentz pushes Verreira off and gets back to his feet.
Verreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lentz as he jumps to the side.
Leon Lentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Verreira.
Lentz cracks Verreira with an open hand slap.
Verreira darts in looking for a takedown but Lentz gets double underhooks and turns Verreira into the cage.
Verreira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Verreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lentz rather than just go for the knockout.
Lentz wants to clinch up but Verreira keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lentz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lentz tries to clinch up.
Lentz lands with a right hand.
Verreira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lentz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Verreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz slaps away a takedown attempt from Verreira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Verreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verreira throws a combination that misses
and Lentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verreira is breathing heavily.
Verreira looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lentz lands a right hand from hell, dropping Verreira. Lentz pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Lentz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 787 p4p, 1026 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 107 p4p, 140 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smash Machine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Smash Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smash Machine throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Smash Machine looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash Machine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smash Machine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smash Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Smash Machine clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smash Machine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons slowing the pace effectively.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smash Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Smash Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
Smash Machine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzsimmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons avoids the elbow strike from Smash Machine, against the cage.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Machine's elbow.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smash Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smash Machine blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Smash Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
A knee to the head by Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine blocking some punches.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smash Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzsimmons blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smash Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine blocks an elbow strike.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Smash Machine connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Fitzsimmons goes down! Smash Machine jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Smash Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fitzsimmons is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smash Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Smash Machine's head but Smash Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash Machine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzsimmons back to the cage. Smash Machine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Smash Machine with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash Machine misses the target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Smash Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Smash Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine feints the counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Smash Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Smash Machine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smash Machine connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fitzsimmons gets tackled into the cage by Smash Machine. Smash Machine maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Fitzsimmons is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smash Machine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fitzsimmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smash Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine landing knees to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzsimmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Smash Machine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Fitzsimmons's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smash Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzsimmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smash Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks with his arms.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Fitzsimmons's ribcage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Smash Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons trying to stall but Smash Machine improves his position.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzsimmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash Machine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smash Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Smash Machine lands a right hand.
Smash Machine lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash Machine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzsimmons's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smash Machines head.
Fitzsimmons dodges an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Smash Machine throws knees to the body.
Smash Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow.
Smash Machine lands with a right to the head.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Smash Machine lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Smash Machine manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Fitzsimmons drops to the canvas! He's done! Smash Machine goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Clinch King Smash Machine!
An out of breath and clearly excited Clinch King Smash Machine thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Anderson (ranked 263 p4p, 349 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 38 p4p, 55 weight class). Will Wrecks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wrecks under the eye.
Wrecks looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson backing away here, and Wrecks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wrecks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Wrecks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrecks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson cracks Wrecks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wrecks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anderson finish him?
It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut.
Wrecks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecks blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Wrecks clean off his feet! He's out cold! Anderson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tytus Aleksy (ranked 768 p4p, 896 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 101 p4p, 117 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytus Aleksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksy loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Aleksy tests Custer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aleksy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aleksy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Custer counter with a right hand.
Custer checks a leg kick.
Custer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aleksy connects with a leg kick.
Aleksy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Custer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Aleksy - just one landing.
Custer throws a jab but it's blocked by Aleksy.
Decent striking displayed by Aleksy there.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Custer throws a fast counter high kick but Aleksy manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Custer's hands.
Aleksy blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Custer on the side of the head.
Good work by Custer as he checks the leg kick.
Custer tries a quick counter leg kick but Aleksy is wise to it.
Aleksy throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleksy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Custer in his tracks.
Aleksy lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aleksy.
Custer flicks out a counter leg kick but Aleksy steps away.
Aleksy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Custer counters with a nice uppercut.
Custer loads up on a big right hand but Aleksy slips the punch.
Aleksy dips to his left and cracks Custer with an uppercut!
Custer throws a wild body kick that Aleksy sees coming a mile off.
Aleksy swings widly with a right hand
and Custer counters with a nice uppercut.
Custer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Custer counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer scores with a hook to the body. Aleksy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aleksy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aleksy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Custer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Custer slips under a jab from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the body
and Custer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aleksy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Custer throws a big counter head kick but Aleksy avoids it with no problem.
Aleksy thows a leg kick but Custer checks it
and Aleksy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the body
and Custer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aleksy is rocked!
Aleksy misses with a lunging right hand
and Custer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Aleksy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Custer connects with a body shot that sends Aleksy's belly button to the back.
Aleksy seems to have got his legs back now.
Aleksy throws a right hand that misses
and Custer scores with a counter punch that sends Aleksy to the canvas! Custer smells blood - he's punishing Aleksy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Aleksy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Custer!
Jesse Custer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radu Dracul (ranked 37 p4p, 138 weight class) and Sammy Beach (ranked 7 p4p, 23 weight class). Sammy Beach 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beach lands a lovely overhand right.
Beach gets a clinch.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Dracul avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Dracul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beach after a bit of a struggle.
Dracul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been informed that Beach 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.
Dracul has Beach pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dracul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beach tumbling to the mat - Dracul dives into Beach's guard.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dracul throws an elbow that misses. Beach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dracul's guard. Nice move by Beach!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach wants to stand but Dracul is controlling his posture from full guard.
Beach tries to free his leg and advance position but Dracul is retaining full guard.
Beach wants to get up but he can't break Dracul's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dracul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dracul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beach is just riding it out for now. Dracul eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul seems to be working for a kimura but Beach defends the submission attempt.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Dracul is working for a submission of some sort.
Dracul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Beach desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dracul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Dracul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dracul winds up and cracks Beach with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dracul is looking to advance position but Beach won't allow it.
Dracul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dracul 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.
Dracul passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dracul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beach defending well though.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dracul controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul throwing shots but Beach is blocking nicely.
Beach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beach wants to clinch up but Dracul keeps it at a distance.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beach tries to clinch but Dracul is having none of it.
A right-left combo lands from Beach.
Beach rushes Dracul and presses him up against the cage.
Dracul is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dracul has Beach pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dracul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beach tumbling to the mat - Dracul dives into Beach's guard.
Beach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dracul controls the pace.
Beach manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dracul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beach regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul won't allow Beach to get back to his feet.
Dracul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beach's head.
Dracul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dracul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul lands a couple of elbows.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beach wants to sweep but no luck.
Beach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dracul advances to half guard.
Dracul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dracul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dracul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dracul is trying to control. Beach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dracul is really struggling to control Beach but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Beach is looking to control Dracul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beach avoid being mounted?
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beach looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Dracul there.
Dracul controlling the action here.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Radu Dracul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dracul seems to be looking for submissions.
Dracul is trying to control. Beach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dracul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dracul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Dracul sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach is in trouble now - Dracul has advanced to mount!
Dracul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beach is looking to escape.
Dracul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beach can do to turn this around?
Beach is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dracul throwing strikes here but Beach is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beach in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Dracul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beach effectively controlling the action here.
Beach lands a shot to the body.
Dracul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dracul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beach is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dracul has been working on his balance at ZuccoTraining Ground, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Beach.
Dracul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach with a nice cross.
Beach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dracul circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Dracul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dracul tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Dracul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beach is defending well.
Dracul is working for takedown but Beach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dracul blocks an elbow strike.
Beach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head.
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beach lands a nice looking body shot.
Dracul circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beach is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beach defending well though.
Dracul is trying to control. Beach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dracul is looking to stall here but Beach recovers full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Beach is retaining full guard.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracul trying to control but Beach is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beach wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Dracul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beach's head.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beach is trying to keep Dracul in close.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dracul forces his way into half guard.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beach is looking to improve his position.
Dracul trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul trying to control from Beach's half guard. Beach has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beach keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beach looking for a sweep. Not yet Beach, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dracul throws a strike but Beach rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dracul trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracul was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.
Beach misses with a body shot
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control.
Dracul throws a strike aimed at the side of Beach's head but Beach avoids it well.
Dracul controlling the position from side mount.
Dracul trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom.
Dracul creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beach sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dracul working the strikes but Beach uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Beach keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dracul working Beach over with strikes.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dracul connects with a nice short shot to Beach's temple.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Dracul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dracul working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach wants to get back to his feet.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Beach is defending well.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul stalling.
Dracul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beach is not content to let Dracul control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dracul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beach tries to roll over but Dracul keeps him under control.
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beach's head.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Beach is defending well.
Dracul trying to control from half guard but Beach is working away.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dracul lands with a punch from half guard.
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beach's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Dracul sits in half guard.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beach tries to get to full guard but Dracul has control of the leg.
Beach is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beach misses with a right hand
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beach!
Beach parries the strikes from Dracul easily there. Dracul is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beach to escape.
Dracul connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beach some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul had his way with Sammy Beach in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Beach is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Beach misses with an uppercut
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dracul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dracul is trying to control. Beach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Dracul throwing shots but Beach is blocking nicely.
Dracul is keen to just control but Beach is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul is trying to work for a kimura but Beach is defending well.
Beach wants to improve his position but Dracul is controlling well.
Dracul uses his free foot to push down on Beach's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Beach.
Dracul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dracul working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Beach slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Dracul looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dracul tries to pass to full mount but Beach defends it.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Dracul stops Beach from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Dracul there.
Dracul working the head and body with strikes.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Dracul working over Beach with some ground and pound. Beach looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dracul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Beach is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dracul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Dracul tries to pass to full mount but Beach defends it.
Dracul 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.
Dracul controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Dracul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beach wants to control but Dracul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dracul working over Beach with some ground and pound. Beach looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dracul lands a couple of good shots and Beach has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Beach is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Radu Dracul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dracul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Radu Dracul, 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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