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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liko Dares (ranked 1617 p4p, 5403 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 207 p4p, 506 weight class). Dares comes to the cage accompanied by I Saw the Sign. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liko Dares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin takes the fight into the clinch.
Dares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gavin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Dares.
Dares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gavin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dares quickly recovers to half guard.
Gavin trying to control the action but Dares is working from the bottom.
Gavin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dares has his hands clasped together around Gavin's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dares is looking for a sweep. Gavin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dares is looking to control Gavin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dares avoid being mounted?
Dares tries to roll over but Gavin keeps him under control.
Well, if Gavin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Gavin is going to stand back up.
Dares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gavin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gavin's back!
Gavin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Gavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dares looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dares wants to control but Gavin is keeping busy.
Dares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gavin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dares patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gavin is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Dares's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dares missing with strikes.
Gavin is keeping busy.
Dares throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is trying to get back to his feet but Dares has full control of the position and if anything, Gavin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dares struggling to land strikes to the head as Gavin covers up.
Gavin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dares.
Dares looking for the choke but no joy.
Gavin breaks Dares's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gavin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gavin wants to control from the top but Dares keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin looking to sit in guard and control but Dares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Dares from controlling successfully.
Dares prevents Gavin from getting back to his feet.
Dares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Dares from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dares wants to pass the guard but Gavin is keeping the position.
Dares trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liko Dares dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dares throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Dares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin looks to land a combination. Dares sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gavin throws a series of punches but Dares avoids them all with ease.
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Dares sees coming a mile off.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Dares moves out of range easily.
Gavin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dares lands a knee to the body.
Gavin takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Dares has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gavin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dares is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Dares.
Dares landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gavin is trying to break free.
Dares landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dares obliges.
Gavin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gavin's guard.
Dares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gavin 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.
Dares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Gavin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dares trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dares looking to sit in guard and control but Gavin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gavin won't allow Dares to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dares holds on and takes a little breather.
Dares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gavin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dares is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gavin is trying to maintain the position but Dares is very close to passing his half guard.
Dares is trying to control. Gavin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gavin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dares wants to take a breather but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin wants to improve his position but Dares is controlling well.
Dares trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin kicks Dares off and gets back to his feet.
Dares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dares scores with a push kick.
Dares scores with a kick to the body.
Liko Dares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dares thumps Gavin with a low kick.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dares throws a head kick that half lands.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gavin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dares instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dares lands a knee to the body.
Dares gets control of Gavin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dares will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gavin won't allow Dares to sweep him here.
Dares pulls Gavin in close to his closed guard and prevents Gavin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gavin wants to control from the top but Dares keeps moving.
Dares working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dares has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liko Dares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gavin rushes Dares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gavin's efforts to push away.
Dares with a knee to the head.
Dares prevents Gavin from breaking the clinch.
Gavin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dares is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dares can't get the takedown.
Gavin wants to break free but Dares has control.
Dares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavin.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Dares is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dares scores a nice knee to the body.
Dares lands a good knee to the midsection. Gavin won't want to take too many of those.
Gavin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dares keeps control of Gavin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dares lands a knee to the head.
Dares landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gavin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dares scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Dares.
Gavin tries to break the clinch but Dares is controlling the position.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Dares has him pressed against the cage.
Dares landing knees to the head.
Dares working Gavin over with knees to the body.
Dares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gavin's face.
Dares landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Liko Dares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dares is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gavin wants to break free but Dares has control.
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
Dares darts in and clinches Gavin up against the cage.
Gavin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dares has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin tries to break the clinch but Dares is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dares jumps guard.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dares is on top in guard.
Liko Dares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gavin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dares is controlling him.
Gavin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liko Dares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dares postures up.
Dares controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin throws a body punch but Dares moves out of range.
Dares wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dares was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Gavin misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dares feints and then cracks Gavin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gavin down.
Dares moves into the clinch.
Gavin tries to circle away but Dares has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liko Dares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dares, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liko Dares!
Liko Dares was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zac Crawford (ranked 3039 p4p, 3178 weight class) and Heung Min Choi (ranked 309 p4p, 317 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zac Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heung Min Choi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crawford sprawling to the canvas! Crawford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Choi finish him?!
 Crawford is rocked!
 It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Choi is stalking Crawford. Crawford circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Choi, and it's lights out! Crawford really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heung Min Choi!
During a confident post fight interview, Heung Min Choi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Hall (ranked 3331 p4p, 3124 weight class) and Guilherme Carvalho (ranked 362 p4p, 344 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall feints and as Carvalho raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hall is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
 Carvalho is rocked!
Hall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Carvalho is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?
Hall stands up over Carvalho, holding on to his feet. Hall throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Carvalho is out cold! Hall lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corey Hall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Sigursson (ranked 1419 p4p, 1537 weight class) and Red Greene (ranked 198 p4p, 210 weight class). The key to victory for Jonas Sigursson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Sigursson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Greene!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigursson tries to clinch but Greene is having none of it.
Greene closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sigursson's guard.
Greene drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greene jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greene slips nicely into half guard.
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sigursson is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
Greene is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sigursson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Red Greene!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hendrix (ranked 1114 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Xon HiChi (ranked 158 p4p, 168 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Xon HiChi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix ducks under a wild hook from HiChi.
Hendrix throws an off balance right hand
and HiChi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendrix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
HiChi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendrix lands with a right hand.
It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
HiChi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
HiChi moves out of range as Hendrix strikes.
Hendrix ducks under a wild hook from HiChi.
Hendrix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
HiChi needs to keep his hands up - Hendrix had a free shot at his head there.
Hendrix stalks HiChi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into HiChi's face. HiChi staggers backwards, shaken.
Brandon Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HiChi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendrix catches HiChi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends HiChi to the canvas!
HiChi is rocked!
Hendrix stands and steps away. HiChi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
HiChi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendrix finish him?
HiChi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendrix.
HiChi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hendrix connects with a single shot there.
HiChi looks to land a combination but Hendrix avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix misses with a hook
and Hendrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
HiChi walks into a left hand.
Hendrix misses with a straight left.
Hendrix connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt HiChi! He's out on his feet! Hendrix rushes in and drops HiChi with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brandon Hendrix!
After winning the bout, Brandon Hendrix 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Alkoun (ranked 1302 p4p, 1631 weight class) and Buzz Killer (ranked 170 p4p, 210 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Alkoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Killer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer lands a lovely overhand right.
Alkoun tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Adam Alkoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkoun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alkoun tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
It seemed like Killer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alkoun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Killer finds it's target.
Alkoun clinches with his opponent.
Alkoun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Alkoun.
A short right from Killer.
Alkoun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alkoun misses with a punch to the body.
Alkoun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun misses with a body punch.
Killer avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkoun misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkoun.
Alkoun working aggressively here.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Alkoun misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkoun being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alkoun.
Still in the clinch, Alkoun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alkoun prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alkoun has him pressed against the cage.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alkoun takes one on the button.
Alkoun is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Killer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alkoun in his tracks.
Alkoun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alkoun drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Killer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer thuds his right hand into Alkoun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alkoun doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Alkoun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer connects with a looping right hand.
Alkoun moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Killer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killer cracks Alkoun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Killer cracks Alkoun with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alkoun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alkoun darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Killer.
Alkoun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alkoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer working aggressively here.
Alkoun misses with the head strike.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alkoun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Killer's efforts to push away.
Alkoun has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkoun.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alkoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alkoun misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer throws a good cross that connects.
Killer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Killer coming out on top.
Good exchange - Killer coming out on top.
Alkoun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer lands a head shot.
Killer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Killer cracks Alkoun with a good jab.
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!
Killer tests Alkoun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alkoun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alkoun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Killer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alkoun walks into a stiff left hand from Killer.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Alkoun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alkoun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alkoun tries to clinch up.
Killer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alkoun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Killer with a nice cross.
Alkoun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alkoun moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alkoun tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alkoun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Killer scores with a jab.
Alkoun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer dominated 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.
Alkoun closes the distance and clinches.
Alkoun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Alkoun throws a head punch that misses.
Alkoun throws a head punch that misses.
Alkoun can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Killer manages to break the clinch.
Killer jabs Alkoun right on the nose. Alkoun blinks but takes it well.
Killer lands with a straight right. Alkoun didn't see that one coming.
Killer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Killer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Killer lands a glancing blow to the side of Alkoun's head.
Alkoun doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Alkoun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buzz Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alkoun moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Killer there.
Killer scores with a nice right hand.
Alkoun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alkoun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alkouns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Alkoun is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alkoun has time to react.
Killer scores with a jab. Alkoun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Killer catches Alkoun 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.
A jab from Killer finds it's way through Alkoun's defenses.
Alkoun moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Killer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alkoun moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Alkoun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer connects with a crisp jab.
Alkoun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps Alkoun's head back.
Alkoun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Killer finds it's target.
Alkoun is looking to clinch.
Alkoun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Alkoun.
Killer lands with a cross.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alkoun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alkoun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killer scores with a decent looking hook.
Alkoun tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killer lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Killer does it's job there.
Alkoun tries to clinch but Killer moves out of range.
Alkoun walks into a straight right hand from Killer.
Killer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun is looking to clinch.
Alkoun tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killer works the jab nicely.
Alkoun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alkoun takes one to the side of the head.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alkoun in his tracks.
Alkoun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killer lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alkoun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alkoun ducks right into an uppercut from Killer.
Alkoun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alkoun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alkoun forces Killer back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alkoun tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
Alkoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun working aggressively here.
Killer prevents a body shot from Alkoun.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alkoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Alkoun.
Adam Alkoun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer tries to circle away but Alkoun has him pinned against the cage.
Alkoun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer gets through Alkoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun misses with some punches.
Alkoun blocks an uppercut.
Alkoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer catches Alkoun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alkoun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Killer as he connects with a hook.
Killer jabs Alkoun right on the nose. Alkoun blinks but takes it well.
Killer lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alkoun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alkoun's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by Killer as he connects with a hook.
Killer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alkoun on the side of the head.
Alkoun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alkoun tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Alkoun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alkoun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer lands a head shot.
Alkoun tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Alkoun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer lands the left hand.
Alkoun wants to clinch
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkoun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer lands an overhand right.
Killer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alkoun tries to clinch
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Alkoun clinches with his opponent.
Alkoun scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Alkoun misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkoun throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer tries to stall but Alkoun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alkoun wants to clinch.
Alkoun moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Alkoun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Killer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alkoun takes one to the side of the head.
Alkoun wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Killer with a jab.
Alkoun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alkoun tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Alkoun moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Alkoun tries to clinch but Killer moves out of range.
Alkoun moves to clinch but Killer breaks away
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Killer connects with a crisp jab.
Alkoun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killer! But no joy.
Killer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkoun closes the distance and clinches.
Alkoun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alkoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alkoun throws a head punch that misses.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer with a jab.
Donk. Killer catches Alkoun right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Killer there.
Alkoun moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Killer scores with a jab. Alkoun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alkoun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alkoun doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alkoun gets a clinch.
Alkoun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun misses with a punch on the inside.
Alkoun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alkoun has him pressed against the cage.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alkouns head.
Alkoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alkoun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Alkoun.
Alkoun throws a head punch that misses.
Buzz Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Alkoun.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Alkoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alkoun struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alkoun throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun pushes Killer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adam Alkoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Alkoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alkoun lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alkoun.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer!
Buzz Killer made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Azevedo Souza (ranked 760 p4p, 1410 weight class) and Ricardo Da Silva Jr (ranked 101 p4p, 196 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Da Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva Jr drives through and clinches with Azevedo Souza against the cage.
Azevedo Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva Jr prevents a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azevedo Souza.
Da Silva Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva Jr fails to land.
Da Silva Jr takes a shot to the head.
Da Silva Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azevedo Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Silva Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azevedo Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azevedo Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Da Silva Jr manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Da Silva Jr slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza gets through Da Silva Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza looking to stall.
Da Silva Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azevedo Souza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva Jr takes a shot to the head.
Da Silva Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azevedo Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Silva Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Da Silva Jr misses with a knee strike.
Da Silva Jr prevents a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azevedo Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva Jr controls his hands.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva Jr's head.
Azevedo Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Silva Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azevedo Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva Jr tries a knee to the head but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azevedo Souza tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva Jr avoids it by throwing Azevedo Souza back against the cage.
Da Silva Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva Jr prevents a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Da Silva Jr missing with knees to the body.
Azevedo Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva Jr controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva Jr.
Azevedo Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva Jr controls the action.
Da Silva Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch.
Da Silva Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva Jr prevents a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Da Silva Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azevedo Souza is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva Jr backwards.
Azevedo Souza is leaning against Da Silva Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Silva Jr looks winded!
Da Silva Jr misses with the head strike.
Azevedo Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva Jr controls his hands.
Da Silva Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azevedo Souza blocking some punches.
Da Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Azevedo Souza.
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
A right hand to the body from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azevedo Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Azevedo Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva Jr presses Azevedo Souza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Azevedo Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva Jr controls his hands.
Da Silva Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Azevedo Souza is working Da Silva Jr over against the cage.
Azevedo Souza presses Da Silva Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Azevedo Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Silva Jr.
Azevedo Souza lands a body punch.
Azevedo Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva Jr controls his hands.
Azevedo Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Azevedo Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva Jr backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Azevedo Souza gets through Da Silva Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza pushes Da Silva Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza lands an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva Jr or not.
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is leaning against Da Silva Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Azevedo Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva Jr backwards.
Azevedo Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azevedo Souza drops Da Silva Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Da Silva Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Da Silva Jr is rocked!
Azevedo Souza lands a big right hand that drops Da Silva Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and Azevedo Souza finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Azevedo Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Azevedo Souza!
A victorious Raphael Azevedo Souza 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Isle (ranked 1561 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Jackson Silva (ranked 202 p4p, 260 weight class). Thomas Isle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackson Silva's chin.
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Excellent 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Isle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva advances position into side control!
Isle is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Isle stops Silva from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Isle keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isle prevents Silva from moving into mount.
Silva passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Isle!
Silva working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Isle turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Silva off and cradles Isle's limp body as Silva celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jackson Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Penrose (ranked 436 p4p, 801 weight class) and Oliver Smith (ranked 13 p4p, 22 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saliva Click Click Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Penrose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Penrose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penrose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Penrose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith 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.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Penrose feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Penrose dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Penrose moves out of range.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Penrose is predictable there
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a right and a left that Penrose avoids nicely.
Penrose swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Penrose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penrose jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Penrose scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Oliver Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Penrose counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Penrose takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penrose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Penrose throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Penrose pushes him away.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Penrose gets a clinch.
Penrose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Penrose gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penrose throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penroses head.
Penrose has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A shot in the inside from Penrose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penrose.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penrose prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Penrose tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Penrose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penrose counters by clinching up.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penrose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penrose.
Penrose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Oliver Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Penrose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Penrose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penrose throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Penrose counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Penrose.
Penrose scores with a nice strike.
Penrose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penrose manages to avoid it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Penrose counters with a leg kick.
Penrose looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Penrose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penrose counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Penrose finish him?!
Smith is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penrose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Penrose finish him?
Nice body punch from Penrose - that landed with a thud.
Smith looks winded!
Penrose creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Smith's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Smith drops to his knees and Penrose pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Penrose!
Roger Penrose retains his super heavyweight title!
Roger Penrose seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Oliver Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'You win some you lose some. I will be back and I am going sleep some of you fools.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Abbott (ranked 1237 p4p, 403 weight class) and Zahn Dingo (ranked 172 p4p, 57 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahn Dingo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott clinches.
Abbott tries to work over Dingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbott manages to break the clinch.
Dingo tries to keep at a distance but Abbott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dingo blocking some punches.
Abbott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbott manages to avoid it.
Dingo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dingo misses with an uppercut. Abbott saw that one coming.
Abbott moves into range and clinches up with Dingo.
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Dingo is trying to break the clinch but Abbott has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dingo fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Abbott.
Abbott breaks the clinch.
Abbott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abbott darts in and clinches Dingo up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dingo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Dingo.
Dingo pushes Abbott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abbott working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dingo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dingo breaks the clinch.
Dingo stuns Abbott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Abbott lands.
It looks like Zahn Dingo has been cut.
Abbott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dingo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dingo misses with a looping left.
Dingo scores with a jab.
Abbott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abbott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dingo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abbott is able to avoid easily.
Dingo loads up on a big right hand but Abbott slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Abbott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dingo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dingo lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dingo, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dingo.
Dingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Abbott.
Dingo looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dingo takes a shot to the head.
Abbott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbott slips under a jab.
Dingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbott.
It seemed like Dingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abbott pushes Dingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Dingo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dingo has a couple of punches blocked by Abbott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Abbott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abbott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dingo blocks it with crossed arms.
Dingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dingo tries a body shot but Abbott blocks it.
Dingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dingo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abbott moves into the clinch.
Dingo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dingo throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo presses Abbott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abbott blocking some punches.
Dingo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott lands with a left to the head.
Abbott tries a body shot but Dingo blocks it.
Dingo misses with some punches.
Dingo tries to break free but Abbott pushes him back against the cage.
Dingo tries to break the clinch but Abbott is controlling the position.
Dingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott working aggressively here.
Dingo has a couple of punches blocked by Abbott.
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Abbott on the inside.
Abbott pushes Dingo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dingo misses with a body punch.
Abbott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abbott scores with a shot to the side of Dingo's head.
Abbott can't find room to land a body shot as Dingo controls the action.
Dingo has a couple of punches blocked by Abbott.
Abbott lands a hook that snaps the head of Dingo backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abbott lands with a light punch inside.
Abbott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dingo backwards.
Dingo working aggressively here.
Abbott lands a left hand.
Dingo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dingo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Abbott to work.
Abbott breaks from the clinch.
Abbott moves into the clinch successfully.
Abbott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abbott.
Abbott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abbott.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abbott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Abbott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dingo tries to throw a body punch but Abbott avoids it by throwing Dingo back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dingo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Abbott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zahn Dingo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dingo misses with a body shot
and Abbott counters with a crisp one two that drops Dingo! Abbott thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dingo to his feet! Dingo is in big trouble!
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Dingo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abbott moves in looking to clinch but Dingo pushes him off.
Dingo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abbott. Abbott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dingo misses with a low kick.
Abbott moves away from the strike by Dingo.
Dingo throws a body punch but Abbott moves out of range.
It looked like Abbott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dingo gets tackled into the cage by Abbott. Abbott maintains the clinch.
Dingo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abbott.
Abbott blocks an uppercut.
Dingo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbott has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dingo.
Dingo can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
Chris Abbott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dingo misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abbott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zahn Dingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dingo misses with a leg kick
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott rushes Dingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Abbott.
Abbott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbott tries a body shot but Dingo blocks it.
Abbott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Dingo.
Dingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Abbott.
Abbott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Dingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dingo.
Abbott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dingo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dingo.
Dingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbott.
Abbott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abbott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbott is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dingo misses its intended target.
Abbott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abbott tries to close the distance and clinch but Dingo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dingo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abbott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abbott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abbott has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dingo.
Abbott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dingo is trying to push Abbott away but Abbott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Dingo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Dingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abbott breaks the clinch.
Dingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zahn Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingo defending well as Abbott loads up on a big left hand.
Dingo looks to land a body kick but Abbott moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo scores with a decent looking hook.
Dingo looks to land a left hand but Abbott moved out of range nicely.
Abbott rushes Dingo and presses him up against the cage.
Dingo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abbott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dingo backwards.
Dingo blocks an uppercut.
Dingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dingo.
Dingo misses with the head strike.
Dingo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abbott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abbott throws a head punch that misses.
Dingo has had enough of the clinch but Abbott keeps him there for the moment.
Dingo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Dingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Abbott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbott scores with a shot to the side of Dingo's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Dingo.
Abbott looking to stall.
Dingo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dingo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abbott missing with knees to the body.
Dingo misses with the head strike.
Abbott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dingo backwards.
Dingo working hard to break the clinch.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Dingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dingo.
Abbott prevents a body shot from Dingo.
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 Chris Abbott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zahn Dingo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Abbott lands a lovely overhand right.
Dingo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dingo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abbott's hands.
Dingo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abbott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dingo swings widly with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott clinches.
Abbott tries to work over Dingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dingo scores with a shot to the side of Abbott's head.
Dingo working aggressively here.
Abbott prevents a body shot from Dingo.
Abbott misses with some punches.
Abbott lands with a light punch inside.
Dingo tries to break the clinch but Abbott is controlling the position.
Abbott breaks the clinch.
Abbott moves out of range as Dingo strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dingo misses with an uppercut. Abbott saw that one coming.
Abbott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abbott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dingo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dingo.
Abbott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dingo.
A telegraphed right hand from Dingo misses the target.
Abbott looks to clinch
and Dingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abbott walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Abbott.
Abbott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abbott has Dingo up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dingo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo misses with some punches.
Dingo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abbott.
Dingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbott struggles to land a body shot inside as Dingo controls his hands.
Dingo lands a body punch.
Dingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbott tries to clinch up but Dingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dingo.
Abbott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dingo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zahn Dingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abbott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dingo misses with a hook. Abbott ducked under it nicely.
Abbott doesn't manage to clinch there - Dingo circles away.
Abbott wants to clinch up but Dingo keeps it at a distance.
Abbott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dingo thuds a left hand into Abbott's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abbott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abbott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abbott is rocked!
Abbott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abbott is looking to clinch but Dingo is avoiding it.
Dingo steps in with a hook that catches Abbott right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dingo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Abbott looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahn Dingo!
Zahn Dingo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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