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DMMA 200 Pinkman vs Grant 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubba GU (ranked 2124 p4p, 1931 weight class) and Art Bowers (ranked 251 p4p, 230 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gubba GU!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GU shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing GU's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
GU throws a right hand that Bowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowers also avoids with ease.
Bowers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice shot lands for Bowers.
GU uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowers.
GU has his takedown stuffed
and Bowers counters with a nice uppercut.
GU slips a jab from Bowers.
Bowers drops his hands momentarily and GU takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
GU throws a series of punches but Bowers avoids them all with ease.
Bowers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from GU.
Bowers gets caught flat footed, as GU shoots in with a quick takedown into 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!
Bowers wants to stand up but GU is controlling him.
GU throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
GU looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GU throwing strikes but missing.
GU trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GU in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
GU throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bowers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
GU postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
GU has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
GU with a flurry of punches that miss.
GU with a flurry of punches that miss.
GU connects with a couple of short punches.
Bowers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from GU.
GU scoring with punches to the head and body.
GU won't allow Bowers to get back to his feet.
GU is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
GU throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GU working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
GU scoring with punches to the head and body.
GU is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowers has wrist control.
GU tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowers is retaining full guard.
Bowers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
GU is working Bowers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bowers has his feet on GU's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
GU has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowers! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gubba GU. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by GU.
GU takes one to the chin there.
A low kick lands for Bowers.
GU lands with a straight right. Bowers didn't see that one coming.
 It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
GU swinging wildly here.
GU scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gubba GU seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowers throws a lazy right hand but GU sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowers avoids the head kick by GU.
GU throws a low kick but Bowers avoids it.
GU changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowers tries to avoid it but GU manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowers to the ground. Bowers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowers slips a jab and a cross from GU.
Bowers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and GU connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
GU throws a hook but Bowers avoids it easily.
GU dives in and grabs Bowers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes down on GU's head and hops out.
Bowers lands a nice leg kick that just misses GU's sensitive parts.
GU showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowers.
GU uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowers.
GU appears to be looking for a big counter.
GU throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bowers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Bowers misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for GU.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
GU scoring well with a low kick there.
GU has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowers finds it's way round the side to connect with GU's head.
GU fails with a takedown attempt.
GU lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bowers backs up against the cage.
Bowers misses with a jab, cross combination.
GU throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bowers to counter with a crisp jab.
GU looks to throw a body kick
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand.
GU uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowers.
An attempted straight right counter from GU misses the target.
Bowers lands a head kick!
GU takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 GU is rocked!
Good exchange - Bowers coming out on top.
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 Gubba GU will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Art Bowers's cut.
That's time! GU's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice uppercut lands for GU. That snapped Bowers's head back.
Bowers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
GU thumps Bowers with a low kick.
GU throws a lazy head kick
letting Bowers counter with a right hand.
Oh GU is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
GU will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
GU seems to have got his legs back now.
Bowers scores with a hook to the body. GU takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bowers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bowers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
GU staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowers lands a big head kick that sends GU tumbling to the mat! Bowers takes a step backwards and waves GU back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Art Bowers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
GU moves out of range as Bowers throws a body kick.
GU scores with a jab to the head.
GU lands a head kick that stumbles Bowers and the fighters go to the mat.
GU postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
 Bowers is rocked!
Bowers kicks GU off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for GU.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bowers enables GU to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bowers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
GU throws a big elbow that misses.
GU missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as GU accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
GU throws a big right hand that misses.
GU works over Bowers with some ground and pound from guard.
Bowers kicks GU off and gets to his feet.
GU throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Bowers stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. GU follows into mount!
Bowers is still in real trouble! Can GU finish him?
Gubba GU overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GU lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bowers! GU sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bowers and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gubba GU!
After winning the bout, Gubba GU 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lincoln (ranked 1687 p4p, 1286 weight class) and Ger McDonnell (ranked 232 p4p, 185 weight class). Lincoln comes to the cage accompanied by Sgt MacKenzie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Lincoln !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends Lincoln 's belly button to the back.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Lincoln feints and then cracks McDonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonnell down.
Lincoln avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lincoln lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lincoln misses with a looping left.
Lincoln takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lincoln lands a jab.
We've been informed that McDonnell 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.
Lincoln steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Lincoln keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
Lincoln moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell throws an off balance right hand
and Lincoln counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincoln fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonnell on the side of the head.
A low kick from McDonnell misses
and Lincoln counters with a leg kick.
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!
McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
Lincoln misses with a shot to the body
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Lincoln misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lincoln throws a push kick but McDonnell slaps the foot to one side.
McDonnell punishes Lincoln 's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Lincoln , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Lincoln connects with a single shot there.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
We've been told by Lincoln 's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Lincoln slips a straight right by McDonnell.
Lincoln will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Lincoln saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
Lincoln appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lincoln looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lincoln is out of range and McDonnell settles back down.
Lincoln defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Lincoln throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonnell.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell swings for the body but Lincoln moves out of range.
McDonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lincoln feints and then cracks McDonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonnell down.
McDonnell throws a solid leg kick but Lincoln takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonnell.
Lincoln takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincoln .
McDonnell 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.
Lincoln takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lincoln counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by McDonnell.
Lincoln connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDonnell swings for the body but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln slips a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonnell misses with a double jab
and Lincoln counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonnell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lincoln avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lincoln pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Lincoln avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lincoln lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonnell's head.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincoln goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Lincoln cracks McDonnell with a good jab.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincoln feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lincoln is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Lincoln moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincoln moves away.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Lincoln fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell lands a jab-cross combination.
Lincoln cracks McDonnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonnell misses with a body punch
and Lincoln counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDonnell avoids the head kick by Lincoln .
Nice uppercut lands for Lincoln . That snapped McDonnell's head back.
A leg kick checked by McDonnell.
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 Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice shot lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincoln on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincoln moves away.
Lincoln is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Lincoln moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincoln checks a leg kick.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincoln walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends Lincoln 's belly button to the back.
Lincoln with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Lincoln avoids the punch easily.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Lincoln throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for McDonnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
Lincoln looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonnell moves out of range as Lincoln throws a body kick.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick.
Lincoln appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
McDonnell feints and then cracks Lincoln 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincoln down.
Lincoln avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander Lincoln is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincoln lands a leg kick that knocks McDonnell off balance momentarily.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Lincoln counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Lincoln is out of range.
Lincoln showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonnell's head.
McDonnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a three punch combo that has Lincoln backing up. Lincoln nods at McDonnell to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincoln throws out the jab.
McDonnell misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lincoln . Those never looked like landing.
Lincoln will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lincoln avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Lincoln scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell clobbers Lincoln with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
McDonnell throws a jab when Lincoln was well out of range.
McDonnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincoln counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lincoln slips under a jab from McDonnell.
Lincoln throws a big shot that misses.
Lincoln misses with a body punch
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln motions for McDonnell to come forward. Lincoln throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln misses with a low kick.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from McDonnell misses
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Lincoln coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincoln .
McDonnell misses with a hook. Lincoln ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell throws a front kick aimed at Lincoln 's knee but Lincoln avoids it well.
Lincoln lands a head kick. McDonnell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Lincoln ducked under it nicely.
Lincoln swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lincoln is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
Lincoln uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Lincoln throws a counter high kick but McDonnell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Lincoln looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ger McDonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonnell throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hook but Lincoln avoids it easily.
McDonnell slips a jab from Lincoln .
McDonnell catches Lincoln with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln throws a shot to the body.
Lincoln lands with an overhand left.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
Lincoln is looking to slow McDonnell down with leg kicks.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
McDonnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Lincoln off the cage and back into range.
McDonnell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lincoln in his tracks.
McDonnell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses
and Lincoln counters with a good low kick that McDonnell was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Lincoln down.
Lincoln pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell is looking for the big counter here.
Lincoln sizes up McDonnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
Lincoln keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
Lincoln throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lincoln throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell throws a low kick, looking for Lincoln 's leg but Lincoln calmly moves out of range.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincoln .
Lincoln thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lincoln darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Lincoln .
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Lincoln moved away.
Lincoln feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lincoln .
McDonnell moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Lincoln is out of range.
Lincoln misses with a looping right.
Lincoln on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries to land a leg kick but Lincoln saw it coming and moves away.
Lincoln looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lincoln moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Lincoln .
Lincoln keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from McDonnell does no damage.
A big right from Lincoln misses.
McDonnell avoids the head kick by Lincoln .
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDonnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Lincoln counters with a leg kick.
Lincoln throws a right hand that misses
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Lincoln finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Lincoln moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from McDonnell misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lincoln does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lincoln misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincoln avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lincoln finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Lincoln , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln throws a front kick that sends McDonnell stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincoln drops his hands momentarily and McDonnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lincoln walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lincoln scores with a nice right hand.
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Lincoln .
Well Lincoln has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Lincoln !
Alexander Lincoln 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Menshikov (ranked 2674 p4p, 2760 weight class) and Guido Carosella (ranked 134 p4p, 139 weight class). Carosella is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blue - Eiffel 65. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Menshikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guido Carosella!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Menshikov as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Menshikov has knocked Carosella down with a huge combo! Menshikov steps away and waves a wobbly Carosella back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Carosella misses with a few strikes there.
Carosella connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov misses with a few strikes there.
Carosella connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Carosella there.
Carosella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Carosella makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carosella takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menshikov swings for the body but Carosella moves out of range.
A jab from Carosella finds it's way through Menshikov's defenses.
Menshikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carosellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That has opened up Guido Carosella's cut even more.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carosella jabs at Menshikov's body.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
Carosella cracks Menshikov with an uppercut from hell and Menshikov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Carosella's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Carosella passes Menshikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carosella seems to be working for a kimura but Menshikov defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carosella is working for a submission of some sort.
Carosella is working for a kimura but Menshikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Carosella prevents Menshikov from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carosella passes to side control.
Carosella tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Menshikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carosella's best efforts.
Carosella content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carosella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menshikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Menshikov is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Pablo inform me that Carosella has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carosella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Menshikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carosella.
Menshikov trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carosella looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Menshikov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carosella keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carosella is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Menshikov is looking to improve his position.
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.
Carosella is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carosella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menshikov is looking to control Carosella's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menshikov avoid being mounted?
Menshikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Carosella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carosella wants to free his trapped foot but Menshikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Carosella dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carosella takes one on the button.
Menshikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carosella.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carosella keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carosella uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carosella misses with the combination.
Menshikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carosella throws a left that rocks Menshikov and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carosella dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Menshikov regain composure!
Menshikov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carosella tries for a kimura but Menshikov is defending well.
Oh Menshikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Menshikov regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carosella is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Menshikov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guido Carosella!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Blazkov (ranked 2807 p4p, 2065 weight class) and Yannick Sakala (ranked 339 p4p, 244 weight class). Blazkov comes into the arena with Roar Of A Lion blaring out of the sound system. Sakala is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pole Pole. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulysses Blazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yannick Sakala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazkov misses with a jab to the body
and Sakala counters with a solid body kick.
Blazkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
Blazkov moves out of range as Sakala strikes.
Sakala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blazkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Sakala misses with a head kick.
Blazkov moves away from the strike by Sakala.
Blazkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakala.
Sakala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick there by Sakala.
Sakala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blazkov misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Sakala misses with a right hand
and Blazkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blazkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blazkov is breathing heavily.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakala clobbers Blazkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
Blazkov wants to land a leg kick but Sakala is out of range.
Blazkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakala to score with a decent uppercut.
Blazkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Sakala lands a big right hand that sends Blazkov crashing to the mat! Sakala stays standing though and waves Blazkov back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sakala throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Blazkov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yannick Sakala!
A pretty intense looking Yannick Sakala took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Ulysses Blazkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm cute.
I know I'm sexy.
I got the looks.
That drives the girls wild.
I got the moves.
That really move them.
I send chills.
Up and down their spine.
I'm just a sexy boy. (sexy boy)
I'm not your boy toy. (boy toy)
I'm just a sexy boy. (sexy boy)
I'm not your boy toy. (boy toy)'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Barnes (ranked 1732 p4p, 1093 weight class) and Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 153 p4p, 104 weight class). Ishmael Egyptian acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Egyptian momentarily.
Egyptian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Egyptian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Egyptian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Egyptian avoids it well and moves away.
Egyptian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Egyptian looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Egyptian's coach down at The Infamous Duranto Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Egyptian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Egyptian counters with a single leg into guard. Barnes didn't expect that.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass.
Egyptian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes trying to control here.
Egyptian tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Egyptian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass.
Egyptian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Egyptian defends easily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Egyptian controlling him for the moment.
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.
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Egyptian landing some decent shots from guard.
Egyptian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ishmael Egyptian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Egyptian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Egyptian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Egyptian shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Egyptian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Egyptian dodges it nicely.
Egyptian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Egyptian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Egyptian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes wants to stand but Egyptian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Egyptian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Egyptian is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Egyptian looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Egyptian is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Egyptian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Egyptian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Egyptian looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Egyptian is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted?
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Egyptian is defending the position.
Egyptian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian actively working from the bottom here.
Egyptian is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Egyptian looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is trying to control. Egyptian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Egyptian trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Egyptian dodges it nicely.
Egyptian trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Egyptian defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
Egyptian slips a jab from Barnes.
Egyptian feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Barnes misses
so Egyptian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Egyptian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Egyptian is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian landing some decent shots from guard.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Egyptian uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egyptian controlling from side mount.
Egyptian advances nicely into full mount.
Egyptian goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Egyptian trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes stands up over Egyptian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Egyptian working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Egyptian doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Barnes paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Egyptian - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ishmael Egyptian!
A very excited looking Ishmael Egyptian 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chike Obi (ranked 688 p4p, 978 weight class) and Motshan Bogachev (ranked 97 p4p, 138 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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158
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12 - 7 - 0 |
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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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chike Obi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Motshan Bogachev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obi misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Obi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obi throwing a counter right hand but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
Obi misses with a straight left.
Bogachev walks into a left hand.
Bogachev shoots in but Obi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bogachev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bogachev somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogachev with a jab.
Obi scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obi.
Bogachev is looking to clinch but Obi is avoiding it.
Bogachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obi's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Obi.
Obi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogachev shoots in and drives through. Obi sprawls well.
Chike Obi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Motshan Bogachev.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
A slow jab from Obi misses its intended target.
Bogachev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bogachev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Obi misses the target.
Bogachev has his takedown stuffed
and Obi counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Obi counter with a right hand.
A big right from Obi misses.
Obi backing away here, and Bogachev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Obi misses its intended target.
Bogachev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bogachev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chike Obi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Bogachev tenderised Obi's leg. Obi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obi throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Bogachev closes the distance and pushes Obi back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi jumps guard.
Obi keeping moving, preventing Bogachev from controlling successfully.
Obi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Obi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bogachev is posturing up here but Obi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bogachev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bogachev has to tap! Slick submission there by Obi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chike Obi!
A victorious Chike Obi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 195 p4p, 547 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 11 p4p, 37 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140
12 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Rizzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Rizzo misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Rizzo tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Rizzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Frank Rizzo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rizzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rizzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rizzo is rocked!
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo fails to land the takedown.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Rizzo moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov misses with a hook
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Rizzo scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Rizzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rizzo! But no joy.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Rizzo defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo has managed to clinch.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov has had enough of the clinch but Rizzo keeps him there for the moment.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzo counters by clinching up.
Rizzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo working aggressively here.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
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 Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Rizzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rizzo tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Rizzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. Rizzo is now in Kersikov's guard.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Rizzo with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo working some strikes from top position.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Rizzo has moved into half guard.
Rizzo prevents Kersikov from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov controlling Rizzo's posture.
Rizzo landing with the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is trying to keep Rizzo in close.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzo is one step ahead there.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Rizzo's head back.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Rizzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a three punch combo!
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Rizzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rizzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Rizzo
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rizzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo darts in trying to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a takedown
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Rizzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Rizzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rizzo connects with a single shot there.
Rizzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rizzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo. Rizzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Rizzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Rizzo getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzo is one step ahead there.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jones (ranked 728 p4p, 517 weight class) and KT Panda (ranked 38 p4p, 30 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that KT Panda was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Panda clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid body kick from Panda.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Panda.
Panda cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents a body shot from Panda.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Panda looks winded!
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to pull guard but Panda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones pulls Panda into guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panda has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Panda controlling from the top position.
Panda wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones pulls Panda in close to his closed guard and prevents Panda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Panda is continuing to stall.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Panda misses.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Panda's shoulder, as Panda tries to avoid the shot.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panda misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Panda tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panda throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Panda lands a slapping body shot.
Panda connects with an inside leg kick.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panda throws a right hand that misses
and Panda is countered with a crisp right hand from Jones that sends him to the canvas! Jones follows him to the mat into side control.
Panda is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Panda wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Panda keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Jones controlling the action here.
Panda wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panda is looking to escape.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Panda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panda is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Jones is working for a kimura but Panda is defending it quite comfortably.
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy.
Panda is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Panda throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Panda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Panda motions for Jones to come forward. Panda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Panda settles back down.
Panda tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Panda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a left hand that sends Panda to the canvas!
Panda is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones 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.
Panda seems to have recovered his senses.
Panda wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Panda there!
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Panda clinches up against the cage.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Panda postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panda has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda postures up.
Panda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
KT Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Panda throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones jabs at Panda's body.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
KT Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jones!
In his post fight interview, Kim Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devonte Pinks (ranked 418 p4p, 469 weight class) and Zekariays Solomon (ranked 62 p4p, 71 weight class). Pinks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HUMBLE.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devonte Pinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Pinks! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Pinks is rocked!
It looks like Devonte Pinks has been cut.
Pinks has Solomon pulled in close to control his posture.
Oh Pinks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solomon postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pinks covers up, he's hurt! Solomon keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Solomon and the ref steps in to end the fight! Solomon can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zekariays Solomon!
A victorious Zekariays Solomon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 28 p4p, 123 weight class) and Aubrey Grant (ranked 7 p4p, 12 weight class). Pinkman comes to the cage accompanied by Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Aubrey Grant!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Pinkman off balance momentarily.
Grant lands a front kick.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Pinkman throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Pinkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinkman throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinkman takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant moves away from the strike by Pinkman.
Grant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinkman checks the leg kick.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinkman throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinkman lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Grant takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pinkman.
Grant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinkman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grant won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Grant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Pinkman 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pinkman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grant!
Pinkman controlling from mount.
Pinkman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grant is looking to escape.
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.
Pinkman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Grant felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pinkman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinkman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pinkman controlling from mount.
Pinkman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant tries to reverse the position but Pinkman maintains control.
Pinkman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pinkman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grant tries to hold on but Pinkman pushes him away.
Pinkman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Pinkman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Pinkman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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