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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Black Lives Jackson (ranked 2017 p4p, 1581 weight class) and Joseph Ducreux (ranked 258 p4p, 214 weight class). 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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Lives Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Ducreux!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ducreux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ducreux.
Ducreux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Ducreux cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ducreux finish him?
 It looks like Black Lives Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tests Ducreux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ducreux counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ducreux cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ducreux finish him?
 Jackson is rocked!
Jackson wants to clinch
and Ducreux counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ducreux throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Ducreux scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Ducreux measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jackson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joseph Ducreux!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joseph Ducreux thanked Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 3272 p4p, 2334 weight class) and Benson Bonanza (ranked 304 p4p, 226 weight class). Mata's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Benson Bonanza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dado Mata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Benson Bonanza!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonanza scores with a jab to the body.
Mata looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bonanza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonanza feints and as Mata raises his hands in defense, Bonanza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonanza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bonanza connects with a couple of short punches.
Bonanza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bonanza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mata is rocked!
Bonanza landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Mata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonanza is working Mata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonanza postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mata covers up, he's hurt! Bonanza keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bonanza and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bonanza can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Bonanza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alois Vrana (ranked 2121 p4p, 1839 weight class) and Miguel Gonzalez (ranked 300 p4p, 275 weight class). Gonzalez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alice In Chains - Bleed The Freak. 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrana misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Vrana looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Vrana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Vrana avoids the punch easily.
Vrana defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Vrana avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez's coach down at kill or be killed F boring Fights was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gonzalez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrana manages to avoid it.
Vrana throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Vrana with an uppercut!
Vrana is rocked!
Vrana is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gonzalez doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Vrana crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Vrana's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Gonzalez!
A very excited looking Miguel Gonzalez 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Thomas (ranked 1712 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Kenichi Misahawa (ranked 257 p4p, 292 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by LUNIZ -- I GOT 5 ON IT. Patrick Thomas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenichi Misahawa!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misahawa scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Misahawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Misahawa tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Misahawa feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Misahawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Misahawa circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Misahawa misses.
Thomas misses with a hook. Misahawa ducked under it nicely.
Thomas slips under a jab from Misahawa.
Patrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misahawa.
Misahawa misses with a right hand
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Misahawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Misahawa throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a body punch but Misahawa moves out of range.
Misahawa with a jab.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas swings for the body but Misahawa moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Misahawa.
Misahawa loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Misahawa misses with a body shot.
Misahawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Misahawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Misahawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Misahawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Misahawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Misahawa misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Misahawa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Misahawa.
 It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Misahawa.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Misahawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Misahawa.
Misahawa misses with a body shot.
Misahawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Misahawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Misahawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Misahawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Misahawa.
Thomas throws a hook but Misahawa avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Misahawa misses
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misahawa.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Misahawa thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Misahawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa lands the left hand.
Misahawa throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Misahawa.
Misahawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Misahawa defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Misahawa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Misahawa throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Misahawa only half commits.
Thomas throws a body punch but Misahawa moves out of range.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Misahawa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Misahawa. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Misahawa has time to react.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
and Misahawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misahawa looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Misahawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Misahawa moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas feints a jab promting Misahawa to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Misahawa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thomas lunges at Misahawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Misahawa's hand.
Misahawa misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misahawa.
Misahawa throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Misahawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Misahawa looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Misahawa.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Misahawa's head.
Thomas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Misahawa is rocked!
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Misahawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Misahawa.
Misahawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas jabs Misahawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Misahawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenichi Misahawa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Misahawa throws a head kick that misses.
Misahawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Misahawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Misahawa.
Misahawa throws a fast counter high kick but Thomas manages to duck under it in time.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Misahawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Misahawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Misahawa doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas finds Misahawa's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Misahawa flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Thomas lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Misahawa will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Thomas!
Our winner, Patrick Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Hawking (ranked 1089 p4p, 726 weight class) and Malik El Shabazz (ranked 143 p4p, 92 weight class). Stephen Hawking 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malik El Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
El Shabazz with the inside leg kick.
Hawking misses with a jab to the body
and El Shabazz counters with a low kick, right behind Hawking 's knee.
Hawking tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Hawking saw that one coming.
Hawking wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
El Shabazz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
El Shabazz cracks Hawking with an open hand slap.
A head kick by Hawking misses
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
El Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawking takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Shabazz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
Hawking defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Hawking gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz feints a jab promting Hawking to slip. El Shabazz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hawking slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz throws a right hand that misses
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz scores with a punch to the head.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Shabazz sizes up Hawking with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
El Shabazz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawking walks into a straight right hand from El Shabazz.
Hawking throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch combination from El Shabazz misses.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawking moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
Hawking moves out of range of the leg kick from El Shabazz.
Hawking takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawking on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawking takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz cracks Hawking with a good jab.
Hawking staying out of range there.
Hawking scores with a jab to the head.
Hawking has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hawking was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
El Shabazz lands a head shot.
El Shabazz forces Hawking back against the cage and clinches.
Hawking pulls guard successfully.
Hawking is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
El Shabazz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking wants to stand but El Shabazz is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Shabazz controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
El Shabazz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hawking had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hawking throws a head kick but El Shabazz moves out of range.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
Hawking takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawking takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawking throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawking.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawking looks to land a combination but El Shabazz avoids it well.
Hawking shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hawking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz tries to work over Hawking's front leg with a kick but Hawking checks it.
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Hawking slips the punch.
El Shabazz scores with a hook.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawking tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
Hawking tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawking on the side of the head.
Hawking throws a lazy head kick
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz cracks Hawking with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawking circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawking. Hawking circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawking. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawking momentarily.
Hawking looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
Hawking looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Shabazz rushes Hawking and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawking trying to control the position but instead, El Shabazz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawking into the cage.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
It looks like Stephen Hawking has been cut.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
Hawking looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawking is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from El Shabazz.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawking jumps guard but El Shabazz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawking looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Hawking blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Hawking's face as he tries to break the clinch.
El Shabazz keeps control of Hawking as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking stalling against the cage.
Hawking takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Shabazz working Hawking over with knees to the body.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawking has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawking in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawking in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawking blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Hawking stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawking has El Shabazz pushed against the cage.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Hawking blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Hawking blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hawking tries to land a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawking is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawking blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawking is trying to break free.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawking blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawking tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. El Shabazz smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Hawking.
Hawking wants to clinch up but El Shabazz keeps it at a distance.
Hawking throws a head kick that misses.
El Shabazz tests Hawking's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen Hawking's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawking throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Shabazz throws a nice looking combination but Hawking bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
El Shabazz thuds his right hand into Hawking's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawking throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawking throws a head kick but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawking looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
El Shabazz lands a right hand.
Hawking has had enough of the clinch but El Shabazz keeps him there for the moment.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawking's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawking is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawking is blocking nicely.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
Hawking missing with knees to the body.
Hawking blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hawking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Shabazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
El Shabazz thuds his right hand into Hawking's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Shabazz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawking looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
El Shabazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick.
Hawking is looking to wear down El Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. El Shabazz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Hawking.
Hawking throws a looping overhand right but El Shabazz ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Shabazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawking. That did some damage!
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawking was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawking is just out of range.
Hawking throws a big counter combination but El Shabazz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El Shabazz.
Hawking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. El Shabazz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawking stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by Hawking misses
and El Shabazz counters with a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Hawking connects with a right hand. El Shabazz shakes it off.
Stephen Hawking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawking is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawking throws a head kick but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Hawking is out of range.
Good shot there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawking tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawking throws a lazy head kick
and Hawking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawking moves to clinch but El Shabazz breaks away
and El Shabazz counters with a three punch combo that has Hawking backing up. Hawking nods at El Shabazz to acknowledge the strikes.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
Hawking takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawking throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
Hawking's hands are dropping dangerously low here and El Shabazz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawking scrambles back to his feet.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
Hawking throws a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head but El Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawking tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz works the jab nicely.
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawking wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Shabazz 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
After the fight, Malik El Shabazz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Gunn (ranked 459 p4p, 616 weight class) and Brooke Marsden (ranked 25 p4p, 36 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Miami. Marsden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lunatic Fringe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooke Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target.
Marsden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marsden lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden dips to his left and cracks Gunn with an uppercut!
Gunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Marsden should have avoided that one.
Marsden defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunn defends it well.
Gunn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marsden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunn misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Marsden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Marsden moved out of range nicely.
Gunn throws a hook but Marsden avoids it easily.
Marsden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marsden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden keeps trying to improve his position.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Gunn is looking to stand up but Marsden isn't so interested in that idea.
Marsden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Marsden is still trying to improve position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gunn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marsden is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marsden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marsden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Rex Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Marsden throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Marsden tries to move into range but Gunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marsden is rocked!
Marsden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marsden is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Marsden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Brooke Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn cracks Marsden with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Marsden falls to his knees and Gunn doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armad Bates (ranked 449 p4p, 662 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 60 p4p, 80 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bates moves out of range.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bates moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith looks to clinch
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates 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.
Good work by Bates as he checks the leg kick.
Bates is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
Bates lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Smith misses.
Bates lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bates lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bates goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bates tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Bates lands a left hand.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Bates leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
A shot in the inside from Bates.
A nice left hand lands by Bates.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Bates digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bates takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Armad Bates has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Bates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith pushes Bates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
We've been informed that Smith 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.
Bates is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Bates checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bates digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands an elbow just above Bates 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith cracks Bates with a nice body shot.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith cracks Bates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Bates counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Bates connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bates lands a nice looking body shot.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Bates misses.
Bates digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to clinch there but Bates circles away.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Bates.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith rushes Bates and presses him up against the cage.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Armad Bates will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armad Bates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Bates shakes him off and moves away.
Armad Bates is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bates misses the target.
A combination from Bates does no damage.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Bates.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with the left hand. Bates knows he should have avoided that one.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to clinch.
Bates tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Bates prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand.
Bates presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Bates is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Bates in his tracks for a moment.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Bates lands a body shot.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Bates tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Bates is rocked!
Bates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith blocks a body shot from Bates.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the body shot from Bates.
Smith avoids the body shot from Bates.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Bates blocks an elbow strike.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Bates as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bates blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armad Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Bates is looking to counter punch.
Bates throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Bates throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Bates connects with a jab.
Bates lands a slapping body shot.
Smith cracks Bates with an open hand slap.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Bates.
Bates swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Some wild striking there from Bates.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Bates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bates wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Bates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bates has Smith in his guard.
Bates working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Bates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armad Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armad Bates!
After winning the bout, Armad Bates thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 284 p4p, 1231 weight class) and Arniquez Montgomery (ranked 45 p4p, 192 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 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arniquez Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery misses the jab.
Choke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Montgomery manages to circle out of the way.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Montgomery backs away, Choke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Choke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Choke avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Choke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choke.
Choke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Choke postures up in Montgomery's guard and throws a big left but Montgomery blocks it.
Choke 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.
Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choke is in close to Montgomery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Choke passes Montgomery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Choke works his way into full mount!
Montgomery is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Choke has taken his back.
Choke is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Montgomery is defending well though. Choke let's go of the attempt for now.
Montgomery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Choke tightening his grip on Montgomery, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Choke throws strikes from the back but Montgomery rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Montgomery.
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!
Montgomery keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke advances to half guard.
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Choke in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Montgomery tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lomax (ranked 82 p4p, 359 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 16 p4p, 57 weight class). Christophe has chosen Shadows as his entrance music. Vincent Lomax could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Armand Christophe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax blocks a head kick by Christophe.
Christophe misses with a low kick as Lomax jumps back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Christophe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Christophe closes the distance and clinches.
Christophe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Christophe looking for a takedown.
Christophe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lomax smiles and moves away.
Vincent Lomax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Christophe.
Christophe throws a poor cross that misses
and Christophe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christophe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
Christophe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lomax tries to throw a body punch but Christophe avoids it by throwing Lomax back against the cage.
Lomax prevents a takedown attempt there.
Our sources have told us that Lomax has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Christophe jumps guard and drags Lomax to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Christophe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lomax defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christophe looking to control.
Christophe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christophe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lomax is aware though and is defending well.
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lomax passes into side control.
Christophe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Christophe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Christophe is trying to improve his position.
Lomax staying calm.
Christophe looks to move to half guard but instead Lomax has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe tries to hold on but Lomax postures up.
Lomax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christophe on the ground.
Christophe regains half guard.
Lomax prevents Christophe from improving his position.
Christophe wants to control but Lomax is keeping busy.
Christophe punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christophe trying to control here.
Christophe actively working from the bottom here.
Lomax prevents Christophe from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christophe closes the distance and clinches.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armand Christophe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lomax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christophe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lomax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christophe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lomax's knee momentarily.
Christophe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lomax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Christophe jumps guard but Lomax turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lomax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christophe is defending well for now.
Christophe pulls guard.
Christophe looking for a guillotine here but Lomax defends easily.
Christophe has his foot on Lomax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lomax works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax content to stall in guard here.
Christophe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christophe trying to keep a closed guard but Lomax is proving a slippery customer.
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lomax passes into half guard.
Christophe wants to control but Lomax is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christophe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christophe.
Christophe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Christophe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomax sees it coming and defends easily.
Lomax has a hand on Christophe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Christophe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Christophe looking to finish with strikes here!
Lomax is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christophe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lomax is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lomax and Christophe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lomax, who protects the arm well.
Christophe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lomax, who protects the arm well.
Christophe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lomax works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Christophe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lomax!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax is squirming around, avoiding Christophe's attempts to control the action.
Christophe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Christophe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lomax is now in Christophe's guard. A big mistake from Christophe there, giving up the dominant position!
Christophe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christophe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Christophe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Christophe throws a head kick that misses
and Lomax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christophe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lomax sprawls well. Lomax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christophe gets slowly back to his feet.
Lomax tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christophe manages to circle out of the way.
Lomax swings widly with a right hand
and Christophe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Lomax catches Christophe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christophe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lomax circles away.
Christophe throws a combination that misses
and Lomax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christophe.
Christophe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomax counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lomax.
Lomax trying to land knees to the body.
Christophe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomax after a bit of a struggle.
Vincent Lomax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Christophe.
Christophe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomax pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christophe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lomax defends it nicely.
Christophe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christophe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christophe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lomax.
Lomax moves in looking to clinch but Christophe pushes him off.
Vincent Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomax. Christophe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lomax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christophe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lomax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christophe has managed to clinch.
Armand Christophe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lomax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christophe wants a takedown.
Christophe managing to block the knees to the body from Lomax.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax tries to work over Christophe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lomax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe tries to pull guard but Lomax won't allow it.
Lomax tries to land knees in the clinch but Christophe avoids the damage to the body.
Christophe fails to pull guard.
Christophe tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomax shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christophe avoiding damage as Lomax throws knees to the body.
Lomax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christophes head.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax is leaning against Christophe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lomax is leaning against Christophe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a body punch.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax tries to land knees in the clinch but Christophe avoids the damage to the body.
Lomax digs a right hand into Christophe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christophe's gas tank.
Lomax is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Christophe blocks a body shot from Lomax.
Christophe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lomax regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christophe tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomax is retaining full guard.
Lomax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christophe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lomax will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lomax showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christophe 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldur Torsten (ranked 9 p4p, 106 weight class) and Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 3 p4p, 20 weight class). Torsten comes into the arena with Temple of Odin blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
213
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Torsten misses its intended target.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Torsten with a body shot.
Torsten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torsten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Torsten avoids a kick to the body.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten misses with a right hand
and Kennedy moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Torsten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Torsten avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy gets through Torsten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten lands an elbow just above Kennedy 's eye.
It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Torsten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torsten works on Kennedy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Torsten.
A knee to the head by Kennedy.
It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Torsten.
A short right from Torsten on the inside.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torsten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kennedy.
Kennedy looks winded!
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but Torsten blocks with his arms.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Torsten lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Torsten.
Torsten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Torsten.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torsten.
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torsten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torsten.
Torsten lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
Torsten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Torsten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torsten dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Torsten tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torsten pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torsten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Torsten on the inside.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Torsten lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torsten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy is rocked!
Torsten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Torsten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torsten tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Torsten tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Torsten on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Torsten.
Torsten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Torsten finish him?
Torsten lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten lands a big right hand that drops Kennedy! The killer instinct kicks in and Torsten finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Torsten!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten retains his light heavyweight title!
Baldur Torsten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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