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C177: Finlayson vs Frost PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Steel (ranked 1299 p4p, 2619 weight class) and Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 151 p4p, 283 weight class). Branca has chosen original score medley as his entrance music. Joao Cajo Branca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Branca digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Branca's head back.
 It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branca misses with a body shot.
Branca moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Branca throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Branca tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branca manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Branca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Branca throws a one two combo.
Steel is looking to wear down Branca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel cracks Branca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Branca.
A slapping body kick lands there for Branca.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Branca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Branca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
It seemed like Branca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Branca.
 It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Steel tries to pull guard but Branca won't allow it.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branca working aggressively here.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Branca prevents a body shot from Steel.
Branca gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Branca lands with a light punch inside.
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel moves away from the strike by Branca.
Steel is looking to counter the offense by Branca and move into the clinch.
Daniel Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Branca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel darts in and clinches Branca up against the cage.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Branca lands a shoulder strike.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel fails to pull guard.
Branca lands a shoulder strike.
Branca misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branca scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
Branca throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel cracks Branca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Branca misses the jab.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steel looks to land a combination but Branca avoids it well.
Branca misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Steel forces Branca back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Cajo Branca will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Branca sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Branca misses.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Branca counters with an outside leg kick.
Branca thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Branca misses with an uppercut
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branca misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Branca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel lands with a straight right. Branca didn't see that one coming.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Branca misses the jab.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Branca tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel pushes Branca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Steel digs a right hand underneath Branca's ribcage. Branca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branca is breathing heavily.
Steel tries a body shot but Branca blocks it.
Daniel Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branca blocks a body shot from Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel jumps into guard, dragging Branca to the mat.
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel looking for a triangle here. Branca is fighting it but it looks tight! Steel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Branca is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Steel!
Our winner, Daniel Steel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Hackett (ranked 1352 p4p, 1298 weight class) and Gagong UnEqual (ranked 88 p4p, 86 weight class). Hackett comes to the cage accompanied by Foe Tha Love of Money. UnEqual has chosen C'mon Man - WTFBRAHH! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Hackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gagong UnEqual!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett wants to land a leg kick but UnEqual is out of range.
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and UnEqual has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
UnEqual lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
UnEqual shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hackett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Hackett, not yet.
Hackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. UnEqual defends it easily.
Hackett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as UnEqual accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hackett working for a triangle but UnEqual defends it easily.
UnEqual postures up and lands a big shot to Hackett's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
UnEqual throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
UnEqual tries to free his leg and advance position but Hackett is retaining full guard.
UnEqual is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
UnEqual wants to pass the guard but Hackett is keeping the position.
Hackett can't keep his opponent in guard - UnEqual advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
UnEqual is pressing down on Hackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hackett is holding on for now.
Hackett gets back to full guard.
UnEqual must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. UnEqual is aware though and is defending well.
Hackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hackett is looking for a triangle but UnEqual pushes his legs off easily.
UnEqual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
UnEqual is pushing down on Hackett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hackett is fighting to maintain full guard but UnEqual has managed to sneak the leg through.
UnEqual landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual working Hackett over with strikes.
Hackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
UnEqual is looking for a kimura but Hackett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for UnEqual to get the leverage.
UnEqual is trying for a kimura here. Hackett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! UnEqual wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gagong UnEqual!
In his post fight interview, Gagong UnEqual 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 656 p4p, 1698 weight class) and Jason Stackhouse (ranked 100 p4p, 230 weight class). Stackhouse is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: True Blood. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Kasamsun ducked under it nicely.
Stackhouse walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kasamsun slips a jab from Stackhouse .
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kasamsun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kasamsun is working Stackhouse over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kasamsun throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasamsun tries to score with some ground and pound. Stackhouse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kasamsun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kasamsun misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Kasamsun are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stackhouse is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun in side control, throwing shots but Stackhouse defends.
Kasamsun wants to control but Stackhouse is keeping him busy.
Kasamsun misses with the ground and pound.
Stackhouse is not content to let Kasamsun control the position.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun working the ground and pound from side control.
Kasamsun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kasamsun is looking to take a break and control but Stackhouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun taking a break here but Stackhouse is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kasamsun lands strikes from half guard.
Stackhouse wants to stand back up but Kasamsun manages to pass into side control.
Kasamsun throws an elbow but Stackhouse slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kasamsun misses with the ground and pound.
Kasamsun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stackhouse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kasamsun connects with a decent elbow.
Kasamsun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but Stackhouse is working away.
Kasamsun connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stackhouse some visible discomfort.
Kasamsun throws a strike aimed at the side of Stackhouse 's head but Stackhouse avoids it well.
Stackhouse is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kasamsun has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kasamsun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kasamsun scoring with punches and elbows.
Stackhouse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kasamsun connects with a decent elbow.
Stackhouse is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun scoring with punches and elbows.
Kasamsun wants to take a breather but Stackhouse manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kasamsun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasamsun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kasamsun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasamsun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kasamsun working over Stackhouse with some ground and pound. Stackhouse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kasamsun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kasamsun is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stackhouse reverses the position - he's now on top in Kasamsun's guard.
Kasamsun has Stackhouse pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stackhouse gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasamsun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kasamsun is looking to work some ground and pound but Stackhouse has wrist control.
Kasamsun landing with the ground and pound.
Kasamsun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stackhouse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasamsun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kasamsun trying to control but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kasamsun is looking to pass into half guard but Stackhouse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stackhouse is in guard.
Stackhouse tries to stand but Kasamsun is controlling from the bottom.
Kasamsun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kasamsun thows a huge punch but Stackhouse dodges it nicely.
Kasamsun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stackhouse is not content to let Kasamsun control the position.
Stackhouse pushes Kasamsun off and gets back to his feet.
Stackhouse walks into a stiff left hand from Kasamsun.
Stackhouse throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Stackhouse lands with a shot to the body.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stackhouse .
Kasamsun swinging wildly here.
Stackhouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Kasamsun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stackhouse can do to turn this around?
Kasamsun lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun slips a jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kasamsun connects with a body shot.
Stackhouse throws a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Kasamsun's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stackhouse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kasamsun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stackhouse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasamsun. Kasamsun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Kasamsun was well out of range.
Stackhouse throws a right and a left that Kasamsun avoids nicely.
Stackhouse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasamsun.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stackhouse sprawls well initially but Kasamsun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kasamsun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kasamsun throwing shots but Stackhouse is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun working the head and body with strikes.
Kasamsun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stackhouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kasamsun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Irong Kasamsun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasamsun is nestled in close to Stackhouse , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kasamsun with the ground and pound but Stackhouse uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kasamsun looking to pass the guard.
Stackhouse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kasamsun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kasamsun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stackhouse 's guard.
Kasamsun stops Stackhouse from standing up.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kasamsun is looking to work some ground and pound but Stackhouse has wrist control.
Kasamsun throws a strike but Stackhouse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kasamsun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stackhouse being controlled here momentarily.
Kasamsun wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jason Stackhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stackhouse looks to land a combination but Kasamsun avoids it well.
Stackhouse misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun sizes up Stackhouse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasamsun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kasamsun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but Kasamsun moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stackhouse manages to avoid it.
Stackhouse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kasamsun with a body shot.
Stackhouse punishes Kasamsun's body with a nice straight punch.
Stackhouse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stackhouse walks into a jab.
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Kasamsun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stackhouse did well to prevent Kasamsun getting side control.
Kasamsun is nestled in close to Stackhouse , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kasamsun working over Stackhouse with some ground and pound. Stackhouse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasamsun prevents Stackhouse from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stackhouse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kasamsun controlling the action here.
Kasamsun slips a nice elbow through Stackhouse 's hands, connecting with Stackhouse 's forehead.
Kasamsun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kasamsun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kasamsun is stalling here. Stackhouse is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kasamsun seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stackhouse has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kasamsun sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stackhouse prevents Kasamsun from improving his position.
Kasamsun regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stackhouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Kasamsun has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasamsun 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
After winning the bout, Irong Kasamsun thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jason Stackhouse stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 855 p4p, 967 weight class) and Roman Emelianenko (ranked 95 p4p, 109 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen Mala Dama - Kabat as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Chukwuma with a jab.
Emelianenko lands a really nice looking cross but Chukwuma seems unphased.
Chukwuma drops Emelianenko with a naaaaasty hook - Emelianenko is in real trouble here! Chukwuma dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
Tinashe Chukwuma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Gunn (ranked 301 p4p, 1106 weight class) and Kastav Kvinchal (ranked 22 p4p, 74 weight class). Gunn's entrance music is Miami. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kvinchal gets the takedown into side control.
Kvinchal misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gunn tries to improve position but can't.
Kvinchal advances to full mount.
Kvinchal looking to control but Gunn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Kvinchal there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gunn tries to hold on but Kvinchal pushes him away.
Gunn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gunn is trying to control but Kvinchal manages to pass to mount!
Gunn is looking to get to half guard.
Kvinchal punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvinchal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gunn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gunn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kvinchal tries to bench press Gunn off him but Gunn keeps the position.
Kvinchal manages to get back to half guard.
Gunn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well.
Gunn is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunn to get the leverage.
Gunn is trying to control. Kvinchal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunn is working for a kimura but Kvinchal is defending it quite comfortably.
Kvinchal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kvinchal is looking to control Gunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvinchal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gunn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but Kvinchal defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvinchal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvinchal is trying to control the position but Gunn postures up.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvinchal is retaining full guard.
Kvinchal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kvinchal trying to mount his opponent but Gunn defends it.
Gunn wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvinchal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kvinchal has managed to get both his arms back between Gunn's legs - danger averted.
Kvinchal landing some decent shots from guard.
Gunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunn has his foot on Kvinchal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvinchal works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunn, not yet.
Kvinchal trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvinchal throwing strikes from guard but Gunn blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvinchal 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.
Kvinchal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kvinchal postures up.
Gunn has his foot on Kvinchal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvinchal works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvinchal stands and throws Gunn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.
Gunn is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kastav Kvinchal dominated that round.
That's time! Gunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gunn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rex Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvinchal dives in and grabs Gunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes down on Kvinchal's head and hops out.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Kvinchal is out of range.
Kvinchal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Kvinchal.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Kvinchal saw that one coming.
Gunn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kvinchal's hands.
Kvinchal slips under a jab.
Kvinchal shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense.
Kvinchal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Kvinchal moves away and avoids it.
Gunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kvinchal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn staying out of range there.
Gunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kvinchal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kvinchal ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Kvinchal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kvinchal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rex Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kastav Kvinchal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a hook.
Gunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Kvinchal moved out of range.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
And Kvinchal tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunn takes a swing at Kvinchal's ribcage but misses.
Kvinchal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kvinchal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rex Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn dodges the punch combination from Kvinchal.
Kvinchal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gunn tries to bench press Kvinchal off him but Kvinchal keeps the position.
Kvinchal working the ground and pound but Gunn is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.
Kastav Kvinchal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunn gets back to half guard.
Gunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunn wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kvinchal trying to control from half guard but Gunn is working away.
Gunn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Gunn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully.
Kvinchal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvinchal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kvinchal preventing the sweep.
Kvinchal throws a big right hand that misses.
Kvinchal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kvinchal stacks Gunn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kvinchal!
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kvinchal in side control, throwing shots but Gunn defends.
Kvinchal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kvinchal is looking to take a break and control but Gunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunn manages to get back to half guard.
Gunn trying to control but Kvinchal postures up.
Gunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn trying to hold on to Kvinchal's head to control him but Kvinchal postures up.
Kvinchal winds up and cracks Gunn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rex Gunn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvinchal was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Kvinchal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Gunn feints a jab promting Kvinchal to slip. Gunn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kvinchal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Kastav Kvinchal has been cut.
Gunn misses the jab.
Kvinchal slips a straight right by Gunn.
Kvinchal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gunn looking for subs off his back but Kvinchal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gunn wants to control the action here but instead Kvinchal manages to pass to full mount!
Kvinchal controlling the pace for now.
Gunn is squirming around, avoiding Kvinchal's attempts to control the action.
Kvinchal controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn is working to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal landing punches.
Kvinchal prevents Gunn from getting the reversal.
Kvinchal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kvinchal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gunn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kvinchal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kvinchal looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kvinchal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gunn working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvinchal tries to control but Gunn wriggling away.
Kvinchal throwing strikes here but Gunn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kvinchal working for a submission but Gunn is keeping him at bay.
Gunn working to try and regain half guard.
Gunn taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvinchal sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gunn is looking to get to half guard.
Kvinchal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gunn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kvinchal wants to control but Gunn is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal is working to tighten his grip on Gunn's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gunn has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kvinchal is really squeezing tight and eventually Gunn passes out! Kvinchal breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kastav Kvinchal!
A victorious Kastav Kvinchal 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 315 p4p, 578 weight class) and Kil Bon Hwa (ranked 44 p4p, 83 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kil Bon Hwa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bon Hwa looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Bon Hwa swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bon Hwa slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bon Hwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bon Hwa in his tracks.
Bon Hwa 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.
Gunnarsson tests Bon Hwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon Hwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunnarsson off the cage and back into range.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Bon Hwa moves away and avoids it.
Bon Hwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bon Hwa moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Bon Hwa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bon Hwa misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bon Hwa manages to avoid it.
Bon Hwa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bon Hwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bon Hwa scores with a punch to the head.
Bon Hwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Bon Hwa manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Bon Hwa moves out of range.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bon Hwa.
Bon Hwa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Bon Hwa slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Bon Hwa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bon Hwa throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bon Hwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bon Hwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Bon Hwa throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bon Hwa throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bon Hwa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gunnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Bon Hwa scores with a jab to the head.
Gunnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bon Hwa.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Bon Hwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Bon Hwa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Bon Hwa's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Bon Hwa misses.
Bon Hwa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bon Hwa on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Bon Hwa.
Gunnarsson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bon Hwa checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
Bon Hwa throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Kil Bon Hwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bon Hwa.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Bon Hwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Bon Hwa ducks down to avoid it.
Bon Hwa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bon Hwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bon Hwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Bon Hwa ducks down to avoid it.
Bon Hwa throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Bon Hwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Bon Hwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut. Bon Hwa saw that one coming.
Bon Hwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Bon Hwa moves away and avoids it.
Bon Hwa slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Bon Hwa throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Bon Hwa.
And Gunnarsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Bon Hwa blocks it.
Gunnarsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bon Hwa if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon Hwa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gunnarsson.
Bon Hwa is breathing heavily.
Bon Hwa misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bon Hwa takes a step back to recover.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Bon Hwa moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bon Hwa sprawling to the canvas! Bon Hwa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gunnarsson finish him?!
 Bon Hwa is rocked!
Bon Hwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a big uppercut and Bon Hwa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bon Hwa looks OK. Gunnarsson waves Bon Hwa back to his feet!
Bon Hwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
Bon Hwa misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson scores with a counter punch that sends Bon Hwa to the canvas! Gunnarsson smells blood - he's punishing Bon Hwa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bon Hwa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 125 p4p, 421 weight class) and Kieran McArthur (ranked 22 p4p, 64 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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31 - 14 - 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 19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran McArthur!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur 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.
Billabong blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Billabong blocks the low kick.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Billabong with a body shot.
A big left from McArthur misses.
A jab lands there for Billabong.
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Billabong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Billabong lands a jab to McArthur's midsection.
Nice shot by Billabong.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McArthur's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McArthur has his hands on Billabong's head, controlling the position.
McArthur wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Billabong is now in half guard.
Billabong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McArthur defending well though.
Billabong trying to control the action but McArthur is working from the bottom.
Billabong thows a huge punch but McArthur dodges it nicely.
McArthur is holding on to half guard well.
That's two 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.
Billabong wants to work for an arm triangle but McArthur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Billabong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Billabong lands with a punch from half guard.
Billabong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Billabong is taking a breather. McArthur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur trying to control from the bottom.
Billabong is keen to just control but McArthur is a slippery customer.
McArthur wants to get back to full guard.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Billabong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billabong with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Billabong walks into a straight right hand from McArthur.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McArthur wants to get back to full guard but Billabong has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working.
Billabong lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur is trying to work for a sweep but Billabong has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong with the ground and pound from mount.
McArthur is wriggling around trying to escape.
Billabong trying to control but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McArthur looks to throw a body kick
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong stands up over McArthur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McArthur has control of Billabong's left arm, preventing Billabong from doing any damage.
Billabong passes McArthur's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McArthur wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
McArthur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billabong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Billabong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Billabong tries to control but McArthur wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Billabong working McArthur over with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McArthur can do anything to dispel that myth.
McArthur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billabong trying to control but McArthur is having none of it.
Billabong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Billabong tries to control but McArthur wriggling away.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Billabong working McArthur over with strikes here.
Billabong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Billabong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Billabong prevents McArthur from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Billabong.
Billabong raining down hammerfists from mount.
McArthur taking shots to the head.
McArthur is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Billabong content just to control the position here.
Billabong dominating with strikes here.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McArthur looks a forlorn figure.
Billabong unloading with bombs!
McArthur is trying desperately to improve position.
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong prevents McArthur from getting the reversal.
Billabong controlling the position easily from mount.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt.
Billabong tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur misses with a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McArthur!
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but McArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur tries to buck Billabong off but Billabong is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Billabong stalls from top position.
McArthur prevents Billabong from improving position.
McArthur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McArthur being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Billabong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McArthur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McArthur tries to buck Billabong off but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong working the ground and pound from side control.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around?
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong landing a few strikes.
Billabong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Billabong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billabong advances to full mount.
Billabong content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur can't escape the position.
Billabong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Billabong controlling from mount.
McArthur is looking to improve his position but Billabong isn't that keen on the idea.
Billabong controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McArthur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billabong 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 56 p4p, 296 weight class) and Ceaser El Toro Jr (ranked 8 p4p, 36 weight class). McWrestler comes into the arena with Acclaimed Emotions blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ceaser El Toro Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Toro Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but McWrestler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but El Toro Jr moved out of range.
El Toro Jr needs to keep his hands up - McWrestler had a free shot at his head there.
McWrestler lands a nice shot that snaps El Toro Jr's head back.
El Toro Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McWrestler checks it well.
McWrestler throws out a powerful jab.
El Toro Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
El Toro Jr 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.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Toro Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
A telegraphed right hand from McWrestler misses the target.
El Toro Jr closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Toro Jr wants a takedown.
El Toro Jr blocking some punches.
McWrestler wants to take the fight to the mat but El Toro Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
El Toro Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. El Toro Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've been hearing that McWrestler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler wants to control from the top but El Toro Jr keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler being controlled here momentarily.
McWrestler trying to control but El Toro Jr is working from the bottom.
McWrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
El Toro Jr is trying to keep McWrestler in close.
McWrestler preventing the sweep.
McWrestler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McWrestler postures up in El Toro Jr's guard and throws a big left but El Toro Jr blocks it.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
El Toro Jr keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler passes El Toro Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro Jr controlling the position for now.
Nice strikes from McWrestler there.
McWrestler lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, McWrestler seems content to control.
El Toro Jr is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
McWrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro Jr is refusing to be controlled, as McWrestler sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
El Toro Jr trying to hold on to McWrestler's head to control him but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
El Toro Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McWrestler is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks El Toro Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
El Toro Jr is trying to maintain the position but McWrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
McWrestler lands with a punch from half guard.
McWrestler thows a huge punch but El Toro Jr dodges it nicely.
El Toro Jr looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is nestled in close to El Toro Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McWrestler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
El Toro Jr tries to kick McWrestler off but McWrestler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McWrestler is keen to just control but El Toro Jr is a slippery customer.
El Toro Jr wants to control but McWrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but El Toro Jr is having none of it.
McWrestler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McWrestler misses with a looping left.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in El Toro Jr's half guard.
McWrestler content to control rather than advance.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
El Toro Jr is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr looking for submissions off his back.
El Toro Jr taking some punishment here, with McWrestler in his half guard.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but El Toro Jr is having none of it.
Dude McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
El Toro Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McWrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Toro Jr can do to turn this around?
El Toro Jr is looking to control McWrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro Jr avoid being mounted?
McWrestler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
El Toro Jr is staying active underneath McWrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McWrestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
El Toro Jr is refusing to be controlled, as McWrestler sits in half guard.
McWrestler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks El Toro Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McWrestler lands strikes from half guard.
McWrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler wants to control but El Toro Jr is keeping him busy.
McWrestler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks El Toro Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McWrestler lands with a punch from half guard.
El Toro Jr taking some punishment here, with McWrestler in his half guard.
McWrestler is keen to just control but El Toro Jr is a slippery customer.
McWrestler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McWrestler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McWrestler prevents El Toro Jr from improving his position.
El Toro Jr is trying to maintain the position but McWrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McWrestler winds up and cracks El Toro Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro Jr keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
El Toro Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McWrestler scores with a couple of nice shots.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McWrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but El Toro Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McWrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McWrestler connects with a nice short shot to El Toro Jr's temple.
El Toro Jr has hold of McWrestler's hands but McWrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McWrestler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
El Toro Jr is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McWrestler connects with a nice short shot to El Toro Jr's temple.
El Toro Jr is still in real trouble! Can McWrestler finish him?
McWrestler scores with a big shot! El Toro Jr's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save El Toro Jr! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corona Virus (ranked 191 p4p, 245 weight class) and Death Knell (ranked 27 p4p, 39 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corona Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Death Knell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Knell.
Knell misses with a body shot
and Virus counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Death Knell has been cut.
Virus moves away from the strike by Knell.
Nice defenses there by Virus.
Knell misses with a kick to the body
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Death Knell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Knell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knell throws a poor cross that misses
and Virus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knell's knee momentarily.
Knell throws an overhand right that lands on Virus's shoulder, as Virus tries to avoid the shot.
Knell throws a jab but it's blocked by Virus.
Virus half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus throws a hook but Knell blocks it.
Virus checks a leg kick.
As Knell backs away, Virus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knell throws a hook to the side of Virus's head but Virus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virus throws a body punch but Knell moves out of range.
Knell throws a lazy head kick
and Virus counters with a nice right hand that sends Knell toppling to the canvas! Knell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virus finish him?!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
and Virus counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Knell! He's just covering up as Virus starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 13 p4p, 644 weight class) and Darren Frost (ranked 3 p4p, 93 weight class). Finlayson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Frost!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Finlayson misses.
Frost throws a hook but Finlayson blocks it.
Frost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finlayson 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.
Finlayson looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost cracks Finlayson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Frost has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Finlayson to stand back up!
 Finlayson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Finlayson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost cracks Finlayson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Frost!
After winning the bout, Darren Frost 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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