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DMMA 139 Hightower vs Zhdanov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ngytsj Diesel (ranked 3926 p4p, 3833 weight class) and Brubeck Knox (ranked 509 p4p, 496 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngytsj Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brubeck Knox!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Knox's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Diesel swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Diesel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox blocks a head kick by Diesel.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Diesel should have avoided that one.
Diesel lands a high kick!
Diesel throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diesel avoids it really well and circles away.
Diesel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel cracks Knox with a good jab.
Ngytsj Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel blocks a jab.
Diesel is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Diesel.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diesel misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Knox misses.
Diesel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox drops Diesel with a nice combination! Knox dives into Diesel's guard, looking to finish!
 Diesel is rocked!
Diesel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knox is controlling him.
Oh Diesel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is pushing down on Diesel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Diesel seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox 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.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel throws a one two combo.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Diesel tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Diesel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Diesel scores with a jab.
Diesel misses with a double jab.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Knox 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diesel.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ngytsj Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brubeck Knox will probably get the nod.
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.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Knox lands a jab.
Brubeck Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diesel misses with a head kick.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Knox misses with a hook
and Diesel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Knox misses.
Diesel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Diesel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel fails to land with a series of punches.
Diesel scores with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Nice uppercut there from Diesel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ngytsj Diesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses.
Diesel looks to land a combination. Knox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diesel misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Diesel.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox cracks Diesel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox catches Diesel napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Diesel to the canvas!
Knox is looking to pass into half guard but Diesel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diesel is in guard.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing Diesel from standing up.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diesel trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Diesel working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox stops Diesel from passing to mount.
Diesel stands up and beckons Knox to his feet.
Diesel slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diesel walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Knox bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Diesel! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diesel regains half guard.
Knox content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is not content to let Knox control the position.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diesel dives on top into guard.
Diesel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox is not content to let Diesel control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brubeck Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Knox throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox cracks Diesel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diesel 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.
Diesel connects with the punch.
Diesel lands with a nice combination. Knox backs away looking to recover.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Diesel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diesel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel misses with a double jab.
Diesel lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Knox looks to land a combination. Diesel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Diesel goes down! Can Knox finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knox trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Knox tries to advance to mount but can't.
Knox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diesel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knox trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Knox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knox swings around for an armbar but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Knox's guard.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to control but Diesel passes easily into half guard.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knox gets back to full guard.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Ngytsj Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox 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.
Diesel advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brubeck Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel decides to stand back up. Diesel steps back and let's Knox get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knox shoots in and drives through. Diesel sprawls well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ngytsj Diesel.
I think Knox 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brubeck Knox!
Our winner, Brubeck Knox, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Abner (ranked 4925 p4p, 4829 weight class) and James Fury (ranked 496 p4p, 490 weight class). Fury comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Astronaut in the ocean kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Fury!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner throws a low kick, looking for Fury's leg but Fury calmly moves out of range.
Fury lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Abner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.
Abner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fury blocks a head kick by Abner.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Abner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fury counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Fury.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fury cracks Abner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fury has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abner to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Fury knocks Abner out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Fury!
James Fury very nearly forgot to thank 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quinan Jones (ranked 3134 p4p, 4181 weight class) and Miles O Brien (ranked 370 p4p, 449 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miles O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Brien moves into the clinch.
O Brien being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien misses with some punches.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
O Brien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones blocking some punches.
O Brien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to control O Brien's arms but O Brien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Brien moves into the clinch successfully.
O Brien lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
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!
O Brien moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
O Brien pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien misses with some punches.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Brien is keeping busy.
Jones stalling in the clinch but O Brien improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to move into range but O Brien moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
O Brien raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien lands with a right to the head.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
O Brien decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles O Brien dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien clinches with his opponent.
O Brien being controlled against the cage.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones looking to stall.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Quinan Jones.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
O Brien avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O Brien looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jones throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a head kick.
O Brien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Brien drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O Brien seems keen to control Jones's posture.
O Brien manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Quinan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones jabs at O Brien's body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones misses with a right hand
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
O Brien has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Brien thinking.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones misses with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
O Brien tries to clinch up
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromO Brien.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but O Brien gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Miles O Brien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Brien pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Quinan Jones has been cut.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien lands a right hand.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Brien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien lands a shoulder strike.
O Brien working aggressively here.
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinan Jones'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!
O Brien tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Brien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by O Brien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien wants to clinch.
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
O Brien appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quinan Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Jones misses.
O Brien throws a big counter head kick but Jones avoids it with no problem.
O Brien checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Quinan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien moves out of range as Jones strikes.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for O Brien's leg but O Brien calmly moves out of range.
Jones missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a leg kick.
O Brien lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick from O Brien, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinan Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Brien 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Del Torro (ranked 1703 p4p, 1958 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 185 p4p, 210 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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arturo Del Torro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior looks for a takedown but Del Torro sprawls well.
Warrior drives through and clinches with Del Torro against the cage.
Del Torro wants to take the fight to the mat but Warrior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Del Torro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warrior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Warrior wants to clinch.
Warrior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Del Torro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warrior throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Torro.
Del Torro tries to keep at a distance but Warrior has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Del Torro misses with the head strike.
Warrior drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Torro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arturo Del Torro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Torro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ultimate Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Torro has managed to clinch.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Del Torro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Warrior displaying some good clinch control by pressing Del Torro up against the cage.
Del Torro goes for a takedown attempt but Warrior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Warrior misses the shot to the body.
Del Torro tries to clinch up but Warrior circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Warrior as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Arturo Del Torro has been cut.
Warrior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Torro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warrior's elbow.
Warrior manages to break the clinch.
Warrior looking to score a takedown here. Del Torro is defending well but Warrior drives through and ends up in Del Torro's guard.
Del Torro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Torro being controlled here, momentarily.
Warrior advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Warrior.
Warrior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Del Torro's legs.
Warrior keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Torro regains half guard there - taking advantage of Warrior's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warrior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Del Torro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warrior wants to control but Del Torro is keeping him busy.
Warrior is pressing down on Del Torro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Del Torro is holding on for now.
Warrior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Torro keeps working.
Warrior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Warrior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Warrior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Warrior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Torro keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Del Torro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warrior scores with a shot to the body.
Del Torro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Warrior.
Warrior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warrior throws an elbow but Del Torro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Warrior working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro's cut.
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.
Warrior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Warrior trying to control the action but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior staying calm.
Del Torro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Warrior asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior tries for a kimura but Del Torro is defending well.
Del Torro is not content to let Warrior control the position.
Del Torro stops Warrior from passing to mount.
Warrior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Torro keeps working.
Del Torro dodges the ground and pound from Warrior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Warrior is putting a hurting on Del Torro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Warrior trying to control the position but Del Torro is working away.
Warrior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Del Torro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Warrior working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Warrior is looking to take a break and control but Del Torro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warrior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior looking to control but instead Del Torro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Warrior trying to control from half guard but Del Torro is working away.
Warrior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Torro's head.
Warrior is just content to waste time from the top position. Del Torro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ultimate Warrior has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Del Torro is keeping the position.
Warrior throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Del Torro keeping full guard, as Warrior tries to pass.
Del Torro keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Torro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Del Torro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Del Torro's half guard.
Warrior works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Del Torro with that takedown attempt.
Del Torro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warrior defends it nicely.
Warrior moves into the clinch successfully.
Warrior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Del Torro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior is looking for a takedown.
Warrior prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Del Torro regains guard immediately.
Del Torro wants to stand up but Warrior is controlling him.
Warrior throwing strikes from guard but Del Torro blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Del Torro keeps moving.
Warrior passes into half guard.
Warrior is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Del Torro pushes Warrior off and gets back to his feet.
Del Torro takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior moves into the clinch successfully.
Warrior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Warrior tries a body shot but Del Torro blocks it.
Del Torro looking for a takedown.
Warrior wants the takedown. Del Torro is fighting it off but Warrior persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Del Torro's guard against the cage.
Warrior throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Torro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Torro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Torro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Torro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warrior controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warrior.
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Torro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warrior is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Torro has wrist control.
Arturo Del Torro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warrior wants to control from the top but Del Torro keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Del Torro.
Warrior lands a nice looking body shot.
Warrior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Del Torro.
Warrior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Torro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Warrior lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Del Torro tries to keep at a distance but Warrior has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Torro.
Warrior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Del Torro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Del Torro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
Warrior drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Torro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Warrior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Del Torro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warrior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Del Torro, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warrior is looking for a takedown.
Warrior changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Del Torro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Del Torro works over Warrior's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Warrior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warrior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Ahonen (ranked 1737 p4p, 1540 weight class) and Billy Wilson (ranked 248 p4p, 217 weight class). Wilson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Under the knife. 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 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 Amsterdam, Niko Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Wilson goes for a double leg but Ahonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahonen continues to drive forward.
A jab lands there for Wilson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahonen, which made it look bad.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Niko Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Wilson.
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ahonen sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Ahonen is working away.
Ahonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahonen is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahonen defending well though.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahonen is holding on to half guard well.
Wilson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punch Out Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ahonen is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Ahonen working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahonen is retaining full guard.
Ahonen working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Ahonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson 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.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Ahonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahonen's guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahonen has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson won't allow Ahonen to sweep him here.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Ahonen working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Ahonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahonen's head.
Ahonen has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahonen has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahonen is keeping the position for now.
Ahonen is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson distracts Ahonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
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 Niko Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ahonen has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahonen has his feet on Wilson's thighs here. He's pushed Wilson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wilson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niko Ahonen!
A less than humble Niko Ahonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 749 p4p, 1607 weight class) and Guy Le Franc (ranked 115 p4p, 240 weight class). Mukunzi comes to the cage accompanied by Champion (ft. D Smoke) - Fireboy DML. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guy Le Franc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Le Franc feints and then cracks Mukunzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mukunzi down.
A lazy body kick from Mukunzi
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that misses.
Mukunzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mukunzi connects with a right hand. Le Franc shakes it off.
Mukunzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc tries to keep at a distance but Mukunzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Le Franc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
A right handed body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi pushes Le Franc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
I was talking to Mukunzi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Mukunzi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Le Franc lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc digs a right hand into Mukunzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mukunzi's gas tank.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Le Franc lands with a right to the head.
Le Franc manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Le Franc is trying to control the position but Mukunzi postures up.
Mukunzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Le Franc working for a triangle but Mukunzi defends it easily.
Mukunzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Le Franc trying to control the position.
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.
Le Franc keeping moving, preventing Mukunzi from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mukunzi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi lands with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Le Franc counters with a three punch combo that has Mukunzi backing up. Mukunzi nods at Le Franc to acknowledge the strikes.
Mukunzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
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.
Le Franc misses the jab.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Le Franc moved away.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc scores with a nice right hand.
Mukunzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but Mukunzi seems unphased.
A big left from Le Franc misses.
Mukunzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Le Franc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukunzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Le Francs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mukunzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Franc circles away.
Le Franc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mukunzi scores with a jab. Le Franc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi misses with a low kick.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Franc circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mukunzi. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Le Franc just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a nice leg kick.
Le Franc throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mukunzi.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mukunzi is looking to chop away at Le Franc's legs.
Le Franc appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Franc was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Le Franc let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc lands an overhand right.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries to clinch up
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but Mukunzi seems unphased.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Franc connects with a body shot.
Mukunzi throws a nice looking combination but Le Franc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mukunzi drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Mukunzi.
Le Franc jumps guard but Mukunzi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Salomon Mukunzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi works on Le Franc's body with a couple of short punches.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Franc lands a left hand.
Mukunzi tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
Le Franc lands an uppercut.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
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 Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc with the inside leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a wild body kick that Le Franc sees coming a mile off.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi wants to clinch up but Le Franc keeps it at a distance.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mukunzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Le Franc misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le Franc throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc misses with a body shot.
Le Franc throws a combination that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Le Franc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mukunzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch.
Mukunzi lands a right hand.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mukunzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi cracks Le Franc with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Good body shot from Mukunzi.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Le Franc.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Le Franc fails to land.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salomon Mukunzi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mukunzi, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
A victorious Salomon Mukunzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kearney (ranked 1664 p4p, 1671 weight class) and Patrick Turgeon (ranked 223 p4p, 224 weight class). Patrick Kearney had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Kearney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Turgeon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kearney misses with a lunging right hand
and Turgeon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kearney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turgeon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kearney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.
Turgeon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turgeon misses with a hook
and Kearney scores with a counter punch that sends Turgeon to the canvas! Kearney smells blood - he's punishing Turgeon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Turgeon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Kearney!
A victorious Patrick Kearney 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Carosella (ranked 1933 p4p, 645 weight class) and KT Panda (ranked 76 p4p, 27 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guido Carosella!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carosella avoids the body shot from Panda.
We've been informed that Panda 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.
Panda swings for the body but Carosella moves out of range.
Carosella loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
That kick from Panda tenderised Carosella's leg. Carosella is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda drops his hands momentarily and Carosella takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Panda motions for Carosella to come forward. Panda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carosella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carosella tries to keep at a distance but Panda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Panda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carosella's efforts to push away.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Carosella.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carosella working aggressively here.
Carosella lands a nice uppercut.
Carosella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carosella is looking to break free of the clinch but Panda has double underhooks.
Panda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carosella takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda lands a left hand.
It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Carosella is breathing heavily.
Panda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Carosella.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carosella takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carosella.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
Panda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carosella.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Carosella tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Carosella back against the cage.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Panda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Panda digs a right hand underneath Carosella's ribcage. Carosella let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Carosella is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carosella takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panda.
Panda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Panda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carosella or not.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
Panda pushes Carosella back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
Carosella is rocked!
Panda creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Carosella with a big uppercut! Carosella tries to clinch up but Panda pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Carosella to the mat! Carosella covers up and Panda unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). KT Panda! KT Panda retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 1269 p4p, 1386 weight class) and Anthony Lalime (ranked 188 p4p, 200 weight class). Nicoletta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Once In My Life. Casimiro Nicoletta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicoletta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lalime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicoletta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicoletta tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicoletta looks to land a left hand but Lalime moved out of range nicely.
Nicoletta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lalime wants to counter with a clinch but Nicoletta pushes him away.
Lalime digs a good body shot into Nicoletta's ribs.
Lalime digs a good body shot into Nicoletta's ribs.
Lalime moves away from the strike by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicoletta throws out a loose jab but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lalime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicoletta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicoletta misses with a looping left.
Lalime tries to counter with a clinch but Nicoletta shakes him off and moves away.
Nicoletta throws a looping overhand right but Lalime ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime lands with a hook. Nicoletta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Lalime moves away from the strike by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta misses with a straight right.
A combination from Nicoletta does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lalime.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicoletta. Lalime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicoletta.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lalime cracks Nicoletta on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nicoletta falls backwards against the cage. Lalime follows up with more strikes that drop Nicoletta to his knees. Lalime keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nicoletta! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Zhdanov (ranked 1225 p4p, 50 weight class) and Jason Hightower (ranked 174 p4p, 9 weight class). Zhdanov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Малиновая Лада (Raspberry Lada) by Gayazov$ Brother$. Hightower has chosen The Power as his entrance music. Jason Hightower will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Zhdanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hightower gets tackled into the cage by Zhdanov. Zhdanov maintains the clinch.
Hightower with a knee to the head.
It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov.
Hightower scores with a knee to the head.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower takes a shot to the head.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower landing knees to the body.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hightower wants to break free but Zhdanov has control.
Hightower breaks from the clinch.
Hightower blocks a jab.
Hightower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hightower moves away from the strike by Zhdanov.
Hightower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhdanov staying out of range there.
Zhdanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Zhdanov throws a body punch but Hightower moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
Zhdanov with a jab.
Zhdanov throws a lazy body kick
and Hightower counters with a body kick.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Zhdanov
and Hightower counters with a nice uppercut.
Hightower with the inside leg kick.
Hightower's corner calls for a 1-2. Hightower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Hightower moves away and avoids it.
Hightower scores with a hook to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hightower's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhdanov under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov tries to clinch there but Hightower circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov throws a body kick that misses.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot
and Hightower counters with a huge left! Zhdanov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hightower isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zhdanov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hightower!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Hightower! Jason Hightower retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jason Hightower made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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pop
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