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DMMA 144 Durand vs Puno PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Covid Gonna Get (ranked 22756 p4p, 5132 weight class) and Boromir Khan (ranked 651 p4p, 587 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Boromir Khan enters 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Covid Gonna Get!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boromir Khan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan closes the distance and pushes Gonna Get back into the cage.
Khan jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khan holds on and takes a little breather.
Gonna Get preventing the sweep.
Khan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khan is pulling down on Gonna Get's head to control his posture.
Khan 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.
Khan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonna Get stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan cracks Gonna Get with a solid left hand.
Khan postures up.
Gonna Get looking for a guillotine here but Khan defends easily.
Khan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonna Get 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.
Gonna Get controls Khan momentarily but Khan frees himself.
Gonna Get is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gonna Get wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Khan tries to roll over but Gonna Get keeps him under control.
Khan is controlling Gonna Get's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Khan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Gonna Get pushes down on Khan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gonna Get advances position into side control!
Gonna Get is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Gonna Get tries to advance to mount but Khan denies him.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard.
Khan struggling a bit here.
Gonna Get working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khan tries to buck Gonna Get off but Gonna Get is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan can't do much from the bottom here.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gonna Get's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonna Get wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Gonna Get has control of the leg.
Gonna Get trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Gonna Get is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Khan keeping control of the position.
Gonna Get seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Khan tries to roll over but Gonna Get keeps him under control.
Gonna Get wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Gonna Get moves into full mount! Khan won't be happy about that!
Khan is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonna Get tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
Khan regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Gonna Get has control of the leg.
Khan trying to control but Gonna Get postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boromir Khan 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.
Gonna Get looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khan kicks Gonna Get off and gets back to his feet.
Gonna Get gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Covid Gonna Get has been cut.
Gonna Get looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khan pushes Gonna Get up against the cage in a clinch.
Khan pulls Gonna Get into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan controlling the position.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan wants to sweep here but Gonna Get controlling him for the moment.
Khan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Khan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonna Get manages to get himself to full guard.
Khan wants to control from the top but Gonna Get keeps moving.
Gonna Get has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonna Get wants to stand and escape but Khan is having none of it.
Khan connects with a couple of short punches.
Khan stands up over Gonna Get, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
 Gonna Get is rocked!
Khan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gonna Get's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boromir Khan!
In defeat, Covid Gonna Get stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nitro (ranked 3420 p4p, 3465 weight class) and James Rocksteady (ranked 448 p4p, 458 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nitro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rainmaker. Rocksteady is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red Right Hand. The key to victory for Jimmy Nitro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Nitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocksteady tries to clinch there but Nitro circles away.
Rocksteady listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nitro tries to land a body kick
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rocksteady controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nitro looking for a guillotine here but Rocksteady defends easily.
Nitro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rocksteady should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nitro has tightened it up now! Rocksteady should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Nitro!
Our winner, Jimmy Nitro, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Einar Kyrvänsyylä (ranked 2378 p4p, 4062 weight class) and Hero Primo (ranked 99 p4p, 146 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hero Primo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to move into range but Primo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kyrvänsyylä swinging wildly here.
Primo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kyrvänsyylä fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Primo manages to avoid it.
And Primo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kyrvänsyylä has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kyrvänsyylä there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kyrvänsyylä walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Primo staying out of range there.
Primo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Primo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Primo content to control rather than advance.
Primo is trying to work for a kimura but Kyrvänsyylä is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primo is stalling here. Kyrvänsyylä is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Primo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kyrvänsyylä has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Primo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyrvänsyylä decides to stand back up.
Primo lands a right hook to the body.
Primo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä circles away.
Kyrvänsyylä looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kyrvänsyylä throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Primo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyrvänsyylä.
Primo with the counter takedown but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it easily.
Kyrvänsyylä looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Primo tests Kyrvänsyylä's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Primo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a series of wild punches.
Primo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kyrvänsyylä with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Primo dodges the punch combination from Kyrvänsyylä.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Primo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hero Primo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Primo throws an overhand right that lands on Kyrvänsyylä's shoulder, as Kyrvänsyylä tries to avoid the shot.
Primo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyrvänsyylä moves away.
Primo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrvänsyylä on the side of the head.
Primo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Primo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Primo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Primo stops Kyrvänsyylä from standing up.
Primo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to get back to his feet but Primo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Primo trying to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Primo's corner calls for a 1-2. Primo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Primo avoids the body shot from Kyrvänsyylä.
Primo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyrvänsyylä.
Primo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Primo cracks Kyrvänsyylä with a good jab.
Primo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Primo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Primo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kyrvänsyylä walks into a jab.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyrvänsyylä pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Primo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Primo feints the counter takedown.
Primo slips a jab and a cross from Kyrvänsyylä.
Primo 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.
Kyrvänsyylä uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Primo.
Primo slips a straight right by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a two punch combination.
And Primo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kyrvänsyylä on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kyrvänsyylä swings for the body but Primo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primo just misses with a punch to the body.
Primo throws an overhand right that lands on Kyrvänsyylä's shoulder, as Kyrvänsyylä tries to avoid the shot.
Kyrvänsyylä seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Primo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kyrvänsyylä looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Primo lands a slapping body shot.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Primo dodges the punch combination from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hero Primo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a jab to the nose.
Primo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyrvänsyylä in his tracks.
Primo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyrvänsyylä in his tracks.
Primo throws a body punch but Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to bum rush Primo with a series of wild strikes but Primo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyrvänsyylä throws out a powerful jab.
Primo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kyrvänsyylä's head.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyrvänsyylä takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyrvänsyylä is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Primo.
Kyrvänsyylä closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primo scores with a decent looking hook.
Primo with a poor takedown
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a nice looking combination but Primo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyrvänsyylä was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Primo.
Primo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Primo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kyrvänsyylä's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyrvänsyylä. Primo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild body shot.
Primo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyrvänsyylä off the cage and back into range.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a nice looking combination but Primo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Primo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyrvänsyylä defends it well.
Kyrvänsyylä looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Primo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sprawls well. He's pushed Primo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Primo misses with an uppercut. Kyrvänsyylä saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primo throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kyrvänsyylä misses its target.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to slow Primo down by chopping away at his legs.
And Primo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Primo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrvänsyylä on the side of the head.
Primo misses the shot to the body.
Primo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyrvänsyylä on the side of the head.
Kyrvänsyylä swings for the body but Primo moves out of range.
Primo lands with a hook. Kyrvänsyylä tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Primo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Primo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Primo misses with a wild body shot.
Primo cracks Kyrvänsyylä with an open hand slap.
Primo slips a jab and a cross from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Primo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Primo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kyrvänsyylä's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Primo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to stall.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to throw a body punch but Primo avoids it by throwing Kyrvänsyylä back against the cage.
Primo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyrvänsyylä working aggressively here.
Primo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä is defending well.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Primo.
Kyrvänsyylä can't find room to land a body shot as Primo controls the action.
Primo jumps guard.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to stand up but can't free himself from Primo's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyrvänsyylä decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Primo, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hero Primo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kyrvänsyylä fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Primo.
Kyrvänsyylä misses the shot to the body.
And Primo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right and a left that Primo avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Primo. Kyrvänsyylä does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyrvänsyylä ducks right into an uppercut from Primo.
Primo swings for the body but Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a counter combo.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a combination that misses
and Primo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Primo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyrvänsyylä has time to react.
Kyrvänsyylä is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Primo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to move into range but Primo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Primo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Kyrvänsyylä misses.
And Primo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kyrvänsyylä closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Primo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Primo catches Kyrvänsyylä right on the button with a cross.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a few strikes there.
Primo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Primo showed some decent athleticism there.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to get back to his feet.
Kyrvänsyylä makes his way to full guard, as Primo worked for a kimura.
Hero Primo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kyrvänsyylä manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyrvänsyylä wanted to stand there but Primo had control of the position.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Primo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Primo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyrvänsyylä has passed into side control.
Kyrvänsyylä decides to stand back up. Kyrvänsyylä steps back and let's Primo get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Primo defending well as Kyrvänsyylä loads up on a big left hand.
Primo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Primo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyrvänsyylä.
Primo dodges the punch combination from Kyrvänsyylä.
Primo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Primo to score with a decent uppercut.
Primo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Primo cracks Kyrvänsyylä with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kyrvänsyylä ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Primo moves away.
Primo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Primo avoids the body shot from Kyrvänsyylä.
Primo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Primo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kyrvänsyylä at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hero Primo.
I've got Primo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Primo!
After winning the bout, Hero Primo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Blaydes (ranked 1489 p4p, 1961 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 194 p4p, 247 weight class). Blaydes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Sunshine - White Zombie. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaydes thuds his shin into the meat of Bravo's side.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Blaydes misses
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bravo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blaydes!
Bravo has hold of Blaydes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blaydes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bravo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bravo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blaydes is now in Bravo's guard. A big mistake from Bravo there, giving up the dominant position!
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blaydes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaydes is one step ahead there.
Blaydes wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.
Blaydes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bravo has his feet on Blaydes's thighs here. He's pushed Blaydes 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! Blaydes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bravo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrix Cabrera (ranked 2019 p4p, 2137 weight class) and Fela Kuti (ranked 290 p4p, 304 weight class). Kuti has chosen Expensive Shit as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Hendrix Cabrera has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hendrix Cabrera seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrix Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fela Kuti!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Cabrera!
Cabrera slips a jab from Kuti.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Kuti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuti is looking for the big counter here.
Cabrera tests Kuti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuti is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Kuti throws a good cross that connects.
Kuti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cabrera tries a low kick but Kuti avoids it.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti walks into a left hand.
 Kuti is rocked!
Cabrera circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kuti to the canvas! Kuti doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cabrera keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrix Cabrera!
Hendrix Cabrera 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gee Gutsu (ranked 1353 p4p, 1048 weight class) and Charles Bukowski (ranked 199 p4p, 166 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gee Gutsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutsu is looking to clinch but Bukowski is avoiding it.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gutsu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gutsu looking for a guillotine here but Bukowski defends easily.
Gutsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gutsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bukowski defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski is in close to Gutsu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gutsu is on top in guard.
Gutsu stands and throws Bukowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gutsu in side control, throwing shots but Bukowski defends.
The ground and pound from Gutsu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bukowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bukowski prevents Gutsu from moving into mount.
Gutsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bukowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bukowski is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu is looking to take a break and control but Bukowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bukowski is looking to reverse the position.
Gutsu trying to control the position but Bukowski is working away.
Bukowski tries to bench press Gutsu off him but Gutsu keeps the position.
Bukowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Gutsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bukowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gutsu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gutsu tries to advance to mount but Bukowski denies him.
Gutsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gutsu swings around for an armbar but Bukowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gutsu's guard.
Gutsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gutsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski is in close to Gutsu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gutsu is trying to keep Bukowski in close.
Bukowski won't allow Gutsu to sweep him here.
Bukowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gutsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gutsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gutsu avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Gutsu misses its intended target.
Bukowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gutsu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bukowski swings for the body but Gutsu moves out of range.
Gutsu looks to land a combination but Bukowski avoids it well.
Bukowski lands with a nice body punch.
Bukowski scores with a jab. Gutsu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gutsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Bukowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gutsu's knee momentarily.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Gutsu avoids them all with ease.
Bukowski misses with a few strikes there.
Bukowski connects with a jab.
Gutsu drops his hands momentarily and Bukowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski jabs Gutsu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gutsu misses with a right hand
and Bukowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Bukowski cracks Gutsu with a good jab.
A jab from Bukowski does it's job there.
Gutsu has closed the distance and engaged Bukowski in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bukowski.
Gutsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bukowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutsu blocks a body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutsu controls his hands.
Gutsu has Bukowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bukowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bukowski lands with a right to the head.
Bukowski jumps into guard, dragging Gutsu to the mat.
Bukowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Gutsu from controlling successfully.
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Gutsu from controlling successfully.
Gutsu preventing the sweep.
Gutsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Bukowski is trying to control the position but Gutsu postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukowski tests Gutsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gutsu moves into the clinch.
Gutsu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bukowski prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Gutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski gets through Gutsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gutsu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bukowski.
Gutsu wants a takedown.
Bukowski tries to work over Gutsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bukowski is looking for a takedown.
Gutsu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukowski has hold of one of Gutsu's legs. Gutsu is fighting the takedown attempt but Bukowski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gutsu has an active guard here but Bukowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Bukowski controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gutsu.
Bukowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bukowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gutsu's guard.
Gutsu trying to hold on to Bukowski's head to control him but Bukowski postures up.
Gutsu gets full guard.
Bukowski controlling from the top position.
Bukowski cracks Gutsu with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gutsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gutsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.
A shot to the liver by Bukowski. Beautiful body shot.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gutsu rather than just go for the knockout.
Bukowski fails to land the takedown.
Bukowski scores with a hook to the body. Gutsu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bukowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Bukowski misses.
Charles Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Bukowski.
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukowski lands a really nice looking cross but Gutsu seems unphased.
Gutsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutsu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutsu.
A little jabbing left from Bukowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gee Gutsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutsu throws a lazy head kick
letting Bukowski counter with a right hand.
Bukowski lands a body shot.
Gutsu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bukowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bukowski is looking to regain half guard here but Gutsu keeps moving and retains side control.
Bukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gutsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bukowski, who protects the arm well.
Bukowski is not content to let Gutsu control the position.
Bukowski regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bukowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gutsu prevents Bukowski from improving his position.
Bukowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Gutsu from advancing position.
Gutsu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bukowski tries to improve his position but Gutsu has taken his back! Gutsu has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bukowski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gutsu pushes Bukowski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gee Gutsu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 1332 p4p, 910 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 183 p4p, 125 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kwasi Kwong enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks lands a head shot.
 It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.
Kwong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kwong misses with some punches.
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kwong.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brooks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kwong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kwong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kwong.
Brooks throws a big shot that misses.
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Kwong moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong takes a shot to the head.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Kwong.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Brooks.
I was talking to Brooks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks slips a jab and a cross from Kwong.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwong lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Kwong moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Brooks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kwong.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
The crowd cheers as Kwong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brooks doesn't seem phased though.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong misses with a straight right.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwong blocks the body kick.
Kwong throws a hook but Brooks blocks it.
Kwong throws a jab when Brooks was well out of range.
Kwong lands a jab to Brooks's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks slips under a jab.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong scores with a nice strike.
Kwong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks moves away from the strike by Kwong.
Kwong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Kwong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kwong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kwong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brooks on the side of the head.
Brooks jabs Kwong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kwong cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
Kwong misses with a wild combination.
Kwong lands with a good body shot.
Kwong blocks a jab.
Brooks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
Brooks misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Kwong blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Brooks.
Kwong misses with a few strikes there.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brooks keeps Kwong at a distance using the push kick.
Kwong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brooks looks to land a combination but Kwong avoids it well.
Kwong throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Brooks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Brooks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brooks tries to clinch but Kwong moves out of range.
Kwong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks throws a jab when Kwong was well out of range.
Kwong connects with a jab.
Brooks throws the kick towards the body but Kwong avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kwong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Kwong is avoiding it.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
Kwong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kwong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kwong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwong moves out of range of the leg kick from Brooks.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kwong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brooks.
A big right from Brooks misses.
Kwong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong'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.
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kwong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brooks.
Kwong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwong swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Kwong lands a jab to Brooks's midsection.
Kwong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Kwong.
Kwong connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kwong is able to avoid easily.
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.
Kwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Brooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kwong. That did some damage!
Brooks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Kwong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kwong throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks slips a straight right by Kwong.
Brooks slips a straight right by Kwong.
Kwong checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Kwong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kwong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks connects with an inside leg kick.
Brooks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Kwong saw that one coming.
Kwong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brooks is rocked!
Kwong scores with a jab.
Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Kwong measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Brooks! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kwasi Kwong!
Kwasi Kwong 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Dennison (ranked 820 p4p, 895 weight class) and Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 119 p4p, 132 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dick Dennison has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dick Dennison seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavali Kontiainen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennison misses with a hook
and Kontiainen counters with a nice body shot.
Kontiainen scores with a nice head shot.
Dennison lands a nice looking body shot.
Dennison dives in and scores a takedown into Kontiainen's guard.
Dennison working some strikes from top position.
Dennison content to stall in guard here.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison working some strikes from top position.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Kontiainen has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiainen working a defensive guard here.
Dennison lands a couple of elbows.
Kontiainen is trying to control the position but Dennison postures up.
Kontiainen 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.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dennison throws an elbow that misses. Kontiainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennison's guard. Nice move by Kontiainen!
Dennison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kontiainen throws a strike but Dennison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kontiainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dennison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontiainen is trying to escape back to his feet but Dennison uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kontiainen is trying to control Dennison's posture but Dennison avoids it.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kontiainen is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control.
Dennison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kontiainen some visible discomfort.
Kontiainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dennison wants to take a breather but Kontiainen is having none of it.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kontiainen defending well though.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison is trying to control the action in half guard but Kontiainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kontiainen dodges it nicely.
Well, if Dennison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontiainen is controlling Dennison's trapped leg to prevent Dennison from advancing to side control.
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Kontiainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kontiainen's head.
Kontiainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennison is taking a breather. Kontiainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dennison wants to control but Kontiainen is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison misses with a straight right.
Dennison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kontiainen counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Kontiainen finds it's target.
Dennison is rocked!
Kontiainen misses the jab.
Dennison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kontiainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dennison.
Kontiainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kontiainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dennison feinted with a counter takedown.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Dennison saw that one coming.
Dennison feinted with a counter takedown.
Dennison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kontiainen can do to turn this around?
Kontiainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kontiainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dennison fails to land the takedown.
Donk. Dennison catches Kontiainen right on the button with a cross.
Kontiainen tries to sprawl but Dennison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kontiainen is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison 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.
Kontiainen wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
Dennison is controlling the pace.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Kontiainen is looking to improve his position.
Dennison throws a strike but Kontiainen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kontiainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dick Dennison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dennison distracts Kontiainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dennison is stalling in the full guard.
Dennison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison trying to control but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Kontiainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kontiainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennison manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Dennison saw that one coming.
Kontiainen misses with a hook.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kontiainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Dennison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Dennison.
Kontiainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dennison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontiainen.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen defending well as Dennison loads up on a big left hand.
Kontiainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Dennison steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Dennison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dennison.
Dennison lands with a shot to the body.
Dennison scores with a nice right hand.
Dennison throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennison misses with a hook.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Jab, jab by Dennison - just one landing.
Dennison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kontiainen pinned against the cage. Kontiainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dennison looking to score a takedown here. Kontiainen is defending well but Dennison drives through and ends up in Kontiainen's guard.
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kontiainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paavali Kontiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennison trying to control but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Kontiainen wants to sweep here but Dennison controlling him for the moment.
Kontiainen is still trying to improve position.
Dennison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Kontiainen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison stays in close to Kontiainen's body and controls the position.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kontiainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Dennison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dennison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kontiainen to the mat! Kontiainen manages to get full guard.
Kontiainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dennison is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Kontiainen there.
Dennison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennison looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennison, not yet.
Dennison has momentary wrist control but Kontiainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Kontiainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennison has wrist control.
Dennison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kontiainen has passed into side control.
Kontiainen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dennison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kontiainen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kontiainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kontiainen is controlling well.
Kontiainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Dennison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison is looking for a sweep. Kontiainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kontiainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes.
Dennison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kontiainen is working away from the top position though.
Kontiainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kontiainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen throwing shots but Dennison is blocking nicely.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes.
Kontiainen unloads with some huge strikes here! Dennison is out! Kontiainen wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
A victorious Paavali Kontiainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Get Wet About Don (ranked 701 p4p, 670 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 100 p4p, 98 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Get Wet About Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
About Don ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
About Don comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
About Don's corner calls for a 1-2. About Don obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Evans misses with a combination
and About Don counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evans thinking.
Evans tries to move into range but About Don moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
About Don stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Evans 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.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evans misses with a body shot
and About Don connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
About Don looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
About Don appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
About Don scores with a jab to the body.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and About Don counters with a three punch combo that has Evans backing up. Evans nods at About Don to acknowledge the strikes.
About Don lands with an uppercut that bounces Evans off the cage and back into range.
About Don fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from About Don.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
letting About Don counter with a right hand.
Evans throws a hook but About Don blocks it.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
About Don's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
About Don throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Evans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling About Don to score with a decent uppercut.
About Don slips a jab from Evans.
About Don drops down looking for a counter takedown but Evans sprawls and moves away.
About Don cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and About Don connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Evans.
Evans slips a jab from About Don.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
About Don scores with a jab to the jaw.
Evans needs to keep his hands up - About Don had a free shot at his head there.
Evans misses with a left hand
and About Don cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Evans clobbers About Don with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. About Don does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans throws out a loose jab but About Don uses good head movement to avoid it.
About Don moves out of range as Evans strikes.
About Don connects with a single shot there.
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and About Don cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
About Don throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps About Don's head backwards.
About Don lands with an overhand left.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans looks to throw the jab but About Don is out of range.
Evans misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
About Don connects with a single shot there.
About Don drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Evans keeping moving, preventing About Don from controlling successfully.
About Don won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Evans is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
About Don might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
About Don controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
About Don wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
About Don landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst About Don is controlling him.
About Don is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but About Don is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
About Don displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Evans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck About Don on the side of the head.
About Don cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and About Don counters with a nice uppercut.
About Don slips under a jab from Evans.
About Don ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
About Don slips a straight right by Evans.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Get Wet About Don dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body kick there by Evans.
Evans throws a hook but About Don avoids it easily.
About Don moves away from the strike by Evans.
Evans lands with a kick to the ribs.
About Don on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between About Don's hands.
Evans throws the left hand but About Don avoids the punch easily.
About Don was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
About Don is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans feints a jab promting About Don to slip. Evans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. About Don slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
About Don cracks Evans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans walks into a stiff left hand from About Don.
About Don shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
About Don lands with a cross.
A big left from Evans misses.
Get Wet About Don is winning the standup battle so far.
About Don stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Evans.
About Don throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
About Don displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and About Don counters with a straight right hand.
About Don uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
About Don lands a nice hook to Evans's body. Evans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
About Don blocks a jab.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from About Don.
It seemed like Evans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by About Don.
About Don changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and About Don counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
About Don has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from About Don there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from About Don.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on About Don's shoulder, as About Don tries to avoid the shot.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but About Don sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by About Don.
About Don moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
About Don shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. About Don showed some decent athleticism there.
Evans is trying to stand back up but About Don is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don working Evans over with strikes.
Evans is looking to escape.
Evans kicks About Don off and gets back to his feet.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on About Don's shoulder, as About Don tries to avoid the shot.
About Don gets a double leg takedown into Evans's guard.
Evans uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
About Don lands a nice looking body shot.
Evans looks to throw the jab but About Don is out of range.
About Don appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans cracks About Don with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
About Don throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
About Don connects with the punch.
About Don lands with a good body shot.
Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and About Don counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans misses with the body kick
and About Don counters with a nice uppercut.
About Don shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Evans kicks off About Don and gets to his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
About Don takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
About Don looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Evans looks to throw the jab but About Don is out of range.
About Don throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Evans was covering up waiting for the punch and About Don finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gwynn Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! About Don's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Evans misses with a hook. About Don ducked under it nicely.
About Don moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans misses with a body kick.
About Don slips a straight right by Evans.
Evans swings for the body but About Don moves out of range.
About Don has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from About Don there as he acknowledges the shot.
About Don darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
About Don throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but About Don manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Evans misses.
About Don lands with a nice body punch.
Evans misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don with a hook.
About Don moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and About Don counters with a straight right hand.
About Don connects with a crisp jab.
Evans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by About Don.
About Don's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
About Don fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
About Don jabs Evans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
About Don slips a jab from Evans.
A head kick by Evans misses
and About Don counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
and About Don counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans walks into a left hand.
About Don with a nice cross.
About Don lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
About Don tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans misses with a right hand
and About Don counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
About Don changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but About Don manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evans misses with a left hand
so About Don counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
About Don looking to pass the guard.
About Don's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans wants to stand up but About Don is controlling him.
Evans managing to control the position.
Get Wet About Don overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
About Don slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
About Don is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans pushes About Don off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Evans misses with a hook.
About Don half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
About Don shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans wants to stand up but About Don is controlling him.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
About Don slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About Don sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Evans's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with About Don in particular looking to stall.
Evans wants to control but About Don is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Evans manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. About Don keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of About Don backwards.
About Don digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
About Don works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
About Don looking to pass the guard.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from About Don.
About Don preventing the sweep.
Evans keeping moving, preventing About Don from controlling successfully.
Evans is pulling down on About Don's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Get Wet About Don showed his dominance in that final round.
I think About Don 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Get Wet About Don!
Get Wet About Don made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am GWad, don of dons.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Durand (ranked 341 p4p, 784 weight class) and Adan Puno (ranked 51 p4p, 114 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jules Durand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Durand backing away here, and Puno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Puno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno cracks Durand with a good jab.
Durand swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Adan Puno's cut even more.
Puno scores with a shot to the body.
Durand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand scores with a punch to the head.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Durand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puno throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno needs to keep his hands up - Durand had a free shot at his head there.
Puno cracks Durand with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Puno has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Durand to stand back up!
It looks like Jules Durand has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno connects with a superb combination that knocks Durand out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Puno before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Durand!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adan Puno!
A very excited looking Adan Puno 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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