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Bellicose XXXI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chetnik Borg Eleven (ranked 2124 p4p, 2760 weight class) and Rock Fish (ranked 316 p4p, 387 weight class). Borg Eleven comes to the cage accompanied by The Borg; resistance is futile. Fish has chosen Imagine Dragons - Warriors as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chetnik Borg Eleven could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rock Fish's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chetnik Borg Eleven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Fish!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fish with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borg Eleven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Borg Eleven misses.
Borg Eleven misses with a looping left.
Borg Eleven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
Fish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borg Eleven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Borg Eleven.
Fish is not content to let Borg Eleven control the position.
Borg Eleven controlling the position from side mount.
Fish tries to bench press Borg Eleven off him but Borg Eleven keeps the position.
Borg Eleven throws an elbow but Fish slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fish gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borg Eleven.
Borg Eleven wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.
Fish wants to improve his position but Borg Eleven is controlling well.
Borg Eleven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fish trying to control but Borg Eleven postures up.
Fish tries to roll over but Borg Eleven keeps him under control.
Borg Eleven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borg Eleven working over Fish with some ground and pound. Fish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borg Eleven working over Fish with some ground and pound. Fish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borg Eleven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borg Eleven working over Fish with some ground and pound. Fish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borg Eleven looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish is trying to control but can't.
Borg Eleven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borg Eleven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borg Eleven throws a strike but Fish manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Borg Eleven tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rock Fish!
A relieved looking Rock Fish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Smith (ranked 1534 p4p, 2861 weight class) and Ola Badmus (ranked 204 p4p, 351 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ola Badmus!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Badmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badmus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Badmus saw that one coming.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Badmus drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Badmus up against the cage.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badmus is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Leon Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Badmus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Badmus blocks an uppercut.
Badmus is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Badmus jumps guard but Smith stands there with Badmus around his waist. Badmus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Badmus blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Badmus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Badmus's gas tank.
Badmus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Badmus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Badmus misses the target.
Badmus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Badmus is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Badmus jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Badmus pulls Smith into guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Badmus is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Badmus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Badmus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Badmus looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Badmus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ola Badmus!
Our winner, Ola Badmus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tamburello (ranked 2736 p4p, 1569 weight class) and Jaycee Veto (ranked 88 p4p, 66 weight class). Tamburello comes to the cage accompanied by Going Out of Style - Dropkick Murphys. Chris Tamburello has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Great wrestler
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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Tamburello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaycee Veto!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamburello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veto under the eye.
 It looks like Jaycee Veto has been cut.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veto throws a body shot but no joy.
Veto lands a jab to Tamburello's midsection.
Tamburello lands with a shot to the body.
Tamburello slips under a jab.
Veto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veto staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Veto misses.
Tamburello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Veto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tamburello misses with a body punch
and Veto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tamburello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veto scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamburello ducks right into an uppercut from Veto.
Tamburello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veto sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Tamburello's defenses. It connects perfectly with Tamburello's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaycee Veto!
A victorious Jaycee Veto 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 Mikie Lee (ranked 1931 p4p, 1363 weight class) and Ian Stronk (ranked 290 p4p, 208 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Stronk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Stronk misses its intended target.
Lee throws a counter high kick but Stronk was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stronk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Stronk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stronk throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stronk misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stronk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee misses with some punches.
Stronk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stronk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Stronk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Stronk.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stronk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stronk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stronk can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Stronk misses with the head strike.
Stronk tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stronk misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stronk.
Stronk scores with a shoulder strike.
Stronk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stronk lands with a short shot to the head.
Stronk scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stronk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Stronk stalling the fight.
Lee pushes Stronk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stronk lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stronk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stronk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stronk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Stronk.
Stronk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stronk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Stronk has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Stronk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Stronk.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stronk avoids it.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stronk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stronk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stronks head.
A nice left hand lands by Stronk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronk scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stronk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Stronk lands a body shot.
Lee is breathing heavily.
A short right from Stronk on the inside.
 Lee is rocked!
Stronk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lee to his knees! Stronk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Stronk!
Ian Stronk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Mikie Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'No way he beats me clean. He has to be juicing. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Libor Lunak (ranked 1451 p4p, 1854 weight class) and Bruno Bleak (ranked 74 p4p, 88 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Libor Lunak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak blocks a jab.
Lunak lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Bruno Bleak has been cut.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lunak.
As Lunak backs off Bleak throws a huge counter combo but Lunak manages to avoid it all.
Lunak connects with a jab.
Bleak throws a body shot but no joy.
Lunak throws a series of punches but Bleak avoids them all with ease.
Lunak swings widly with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bleak misses with a few strikes there.
Bleak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bleak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good leg kick by Bleak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak walks straight into a right hand from Lunak - that's dropped him! Lunak jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bleak from any more punishment! Bleak complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Libor Lunak!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Levangasti (ranked 258 p4p, 1371 weight class) and Bartolomeu Ganz (ranked 17 p4p, 61 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeu Ganz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Ganz.
It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Ganz misses the jab.
Glover Levangasti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ganz. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti connects with a solid leg kick.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot.
Levangasti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Ganz lands a jab to Levangasti's midsection.
Levangasti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Levangasti dives in and scores a takedown into Ganz's guard.
Ganz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levangasti.
Levangasti trying to control but Ganz is working from the bottom.
Ganz pulls Levangasti in close to prevent any damage.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti 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 one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levangasti won't allow Ganz to sweep him here.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ganz trying to control the position.
Ganz pulls Levangasti in close to prevent any damage.
Levangasti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Ganz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganz managing to control the position.
Levangasti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ganz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ganz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ganz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
Levangasti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ganz wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy.
Ganz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ganz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Ganz has hold of Levangasti's hands but Levangasti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ganz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Levangasti manages to mount him!
Ganz can't escape the position.
BOOM! Levangasti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Levangasti is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Levangasti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Levangasti raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti lands a couple of good shots and Ganz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Levangasti lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ganz.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Levangasti cracks Ganz with an open hand slap.
Ganz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Levangasti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganz can do to turn this around?
Ganz connects with a jab.
Levangasti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot.
Ganz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Levangasti rather than just go for the knockout.
Ganz misses with a hook.
Ganz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Levangasti's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganz lands a body shot.
Levangasti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ganz throws a body punch but Levangasti moves out of range.
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from Ganz.
Levangasti lands with a shot to the body.
Ganz misses with a body shot.
Ganz misses the shot to the body.
Ganz needs to keep his hands up - Levangasti had a free shot at his head there.
Levangasti scores with a nice right hand.
Ganz throws a lazy right hand but Levangasti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Levangasti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ganz.
Ganz scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levangasti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Levangasti misses with a low kick.
Levangasti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ganz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Levangasti.
Ganz misses with an uppercut
and Levangasti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ganz's guard.
Ganz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levangasti is one step ahead there.
Ganz is trying to keep Levangasti in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
Levangasti throws a strike but Ganz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Levangasti being controlled here, momentarily.
Ganz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganz trying to control but Levangasti is working from the bottom.
Levangasti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ganz manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Levangasti throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti postures up and lands a big shot to Ganz's brow.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti landing with the ground and pound.
Levangasti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ganz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levangasti connects with a couple of short punches.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
Ganz working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A jab from Levangasti finds it's way through Ganz's defenses.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
A big left from Levangasti misses.
Levangasti walks into a stiff left hand from Ganz.
Levangasti tries to land a leg kick but Ganz saw it coming and moves away.
Levangasti moves away from the strike by Ganz.
Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ganz needs to keep his hands up - Levangasti had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti looks to land a body kick but Ganz moved away.
Ganz is looking to slow Levangasti down with leg kicks.
Levangasti misses the body punch
and Ganz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti is looking to chop away at Ganz's legs.
Ganz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levangasti is defended easily by Ganz.
Levangasti slips under a jab.
Levangasti attempts a counter takedown but Ganz avoids it well and moves away.
Ganz scores with a nice strike.
Ganz misses the jab.
Ganz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Levangasti feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Levangasti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown but Ganz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levangasti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganz scores with a jab to the body.
Levangasti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Levangasti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ganz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Levangasti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levangasti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ganz just misses with a punch to the body.
Levangasti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Levangasti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ganz was covering up waiting for the punch and Levangasti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ganz is looking to stand back up but Levangasti counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ganz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Levangasti seems content to control.
Levangasti lands strikes from half guard.
Ganz gets back to full guard.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ganz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ganz pulls Levangasti in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Levangasti won't allow Ganz to get back to his feet.
Ganz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levangasti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levangasti content to stall in guard here.
Ganz is wriggling around but Levangasti manages to pass to half guard.
Levangasti working over Ganz with some ground and pound. Ganz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartolomeu Ganz.
I think Levangasti 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
A victorious Glover Levangasti 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 Kaarlo Susi (ranked 387 p4p, 858 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 60 p4p, 134 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Susi misses the target.
Susi loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt slips under a jab from Susi.
Susi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Susi clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Susi 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Susi connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Susi is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Susi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Susi.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Susi blocks the body kick.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Susi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt misses the body punch
and Susi counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Susi tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Susi loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi misses the jab.
Susi moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Susi scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunt slips under a jab from Susi.
Susi moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Susi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt cracks Susi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Susi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Susi moves out of range.
Susi connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more.
Hunt tries to bum rush Susi with a series of wild strikes but Susi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Susi rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susi misses with a straight left.
Susi throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Susi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Susi.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Susi counters with a body kick that stops Hunt in his tracks momentarily.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Susi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Susi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Susi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Susi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Susi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Susi clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Susi.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Susi.
Susi throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Susi fails to land.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Susi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Susi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Susi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Susi fails to land.
Susi cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Susi.
Susi blocks an elbow strike from Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Susi fails to land.
Susi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Susi lands a hook 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 round but I would say that Kaarlo Susi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Susi misses with an uppercut
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Susi throws out the jab.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Susi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Susi thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Susi defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Susi.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Susi off balance momentarily.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Susi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Susi's leg. Susi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Susi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Susi moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Susi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Susi misses.
Hunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Susi blocks it well.
Susi 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.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Susi knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Hunt defending well as Susi loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt lands a head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Susi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Susi has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Susi scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Susi lands with a left to the head.
Susi working aggressively here.
Susi scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt misses with an elbow over the top.
Susi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Susi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
Susi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range.
Susi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Susi moves out of range of the body kick.
Susi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Susi missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Susi has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi.
Susi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
The cut above Paul Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Susi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt tries to circle away but Susi has him pinned against the cage.
Susi tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Susi back against the cage.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Susi lands a left hand.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Susi can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt wants to stall.
Susi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Susi lands with a left to the head.
Susi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi misses with the head strike.
Susi misses with the head strike.
Susi misses with some punches.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Hunt throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Susi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.
Susi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Susi throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Susi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Susi misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Kaarlo Susi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susi's sensitive parts.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Susi sees coming a mile off.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Susi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Susi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Susi.
Hunt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Susi misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Susi tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Susi.
Susi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Susi with a hook.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Susi.
Hunt rushes Susi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Susi has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Susi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaarlo Susi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
Susi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Susi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Susi.
Paul Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Susi blocks an uppercut.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Susis head.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt is working Susi over against the cage.
Susi tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Susi gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Susi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Susi.
Susi has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Susi.
Susi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Susi.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Susi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Susi.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Susi's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Susi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Susi throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Susi throws out the jab.
Susi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaarlo Susi!
An out of breath Kaarlo Susi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Boy Walton (ranked 835 p4p, 679 weight class) and Xander Scott (ranked 46 p4p, 38 weight class). Scott has chosen I DON'T GIVE A FUCK as his entrance music. John Boy Walton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Boy Walton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Scott!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walton circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Walton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xander Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Walton moved out of range nicely.
Walton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Walton is out of range.
It looked like Walton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Walton saw that one coming.
As Scott backs away, Walton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walton lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Xander Scott has been cut.
Walton slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Scott misses.
Walton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott throws a combination. Walton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Walton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Walton tried to counter with a leg kick but Scott avoided it.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walton slips a jab from Scott.
It looked like Walton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scott.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Walton is out of range.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Scott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walton counters with a big right hand! Oh Scott is in trouble here! Walton follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Boy Walton!
An out of breath John Boy Walton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Xander Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Scam. Can't be'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 270 p4p, 246 weight class) and Bugsy Seigel (ranked 18 p4p, 16 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bugsy Seigel!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seigel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rozhkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Seigel is just out of range.
Rozhkov throws the left hand but Seigel avoids the punch easily.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seigel but Seigel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rozhkov shoots for a takedown but Seigel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rozhkov throws a hook but Seigel avoids it easily.
Seigel wants to counter with a clinch but Rozhkov pushes him away.
Rozhkov misses with a hook.
Rozhkov slips a jab from Seigel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seigel. That's going to slow Rozhkov down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Seigel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seigel wants to improve his position but Rozhkov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rozhkov working the head and body with strikes.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Seigel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Seigel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Seigel has momentary wrist control but Rozhkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Seigel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seigel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seigel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rozhkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Seigel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Seigel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rozhkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seigel has passed into half guard!
Rozhkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel prevents Rozhkov from improving his position.
Seigel stalling.
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.
Rozhkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seigel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seigel's back!
Rozhkov scores with punches from the back.
Rozhkov misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Seigel has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rozhkov.
Seigel has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rozhkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rozhkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Seigel counter with a right hand.
Rozhkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Seigel counters with a nice leg kick.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut
and Seigel counters with a low kick, right behind Rozhkov 's knee.
Rozhkov shoots for a takedown but Seigel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rozhkov tries for a takedown but Seigel circles away easily
and Seigel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seigel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rozhkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Seigel's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rozhkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Seigel.
Rozhkov sets himself, and Seigel steps forward looking for the clinch! Rozhkov avoids it this time.
Rozhkov cracks Seigel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rozhkov looks to land a right hand but Seigel moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seigel throws a right and a left that Rozhkov avoids nicely.
Seigel takes a swing at Rozhkov's ribcage but misses.
Rozhkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Seigel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seigel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seigel just misses with a punch to the body.
Rozhkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seigel has momentary wrist control but Rozhkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Rozhkov cracks Seigel with a solid left hand.
Rozhkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Seigel dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rozhkov keeping full guard, as Seigel tries to pass.
Seigel postures up.
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov controls Seigel momentarily but Seigel frees himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Seigel preventing the sweep.
Rozhkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Seigel controls the pace.
Rozhkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Seigel trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozhkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seigel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rozhkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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.
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Seigel blocks nicely.
Rozhkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seigel can do to turn this around?
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Seigel is keeping the position.
Rozhkov stands up over Seigel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Seigel has wrist control.
Rozhkov distracts Seigel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov 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!
Rozhkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seigel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rozhkov is defended easily by Seigel.
Rozhkov throws a shot to the body.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut. Seigel saw that one coming.
Seigel counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel misses with a leg kick
and Rozhkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Seigel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seigel is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rozhkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seigel sees it coming and defends easily.
Bugsy Seigel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Seigel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seigel wants to get back to full guard.
Alexander Rozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Seigel is blocking nicely.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rozhkov'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.
Seigel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is thwarting Seigel's attempts to control the position.
Rozhkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seigel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seigel moves away from the strike by Rozhkov.
Seigel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rozhkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Alexander Rozhkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rozhkov thows a huge punch but Seigel dodges it nicely.
Seigel taking some punishment here, with Rozhkov in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seigel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seigel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rozhkov working Seigel over with strikes.
Seigel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rozhkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rozhkov working over Seigel with some ground and pound. Seigel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seigel wants to get back to full guard.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rozhkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rozhkov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rozhkov!
A very excited looking Alexander Rozhkov 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Luciano (ranked 51 p4p, 187 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 10 p4p, 30 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano tries to land a body kick
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger misses with a body kick.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danger wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Danger lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that Danger sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano gets tackled into the cage by Danger. Danger maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Danger prevents a body shot from Luciano.
A body shot lands from Danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Danger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Danger pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Danger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Danger saw it coming and moves away.
Danger moves away from the strike by Luciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danger rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Danger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger misses the jab.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Danger cracks Luciano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luciano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Danger.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Danger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luciano's hands.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Danger sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Danger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danger scores with a nice right hand.
Danger misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Danger fakes the leg kick and cracks Luciano in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger misses with a looping right.
Danger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Danger will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danger on the side of the head.
Luciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Luciano takes one on the button.
Luciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danger drives through and clinches with Luciano against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Danger tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danny Danger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Danger controls the action.
Danger lands with a short shot to the head.
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
Luciano tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
Danger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Danger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano trying to stall but Danger improves his position.
Danger misses with the head strike.
Danger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Danger blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger looking to slow down the pace here.
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danger works on Luciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Danger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Danger is working Luciano over against the cage.
Danger cracks Luciano with a nice body shot.
Danger lands a shot to the body.
Danger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danger lands an uppercut.
Luciano is rocked!
Danger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano slips a straight right by Danger.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danger drops Luciano with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Luciano looks back up at him and smiles so Danger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danny Danger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Danger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Danger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danger tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger digs a good hook to Luciano's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danger cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
Danger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danger just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Danger.
A head kick misses from Danger.
Luciano is looking to counter the offense by Danger and move into the clinch.
Luciano wants to stay close but Danger steps back to make room for something. Luciano seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Danger and Luciano drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger is the new light heavyweight champion!
Danny Danger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Charles Luciano stepped up to the mic, saying 'he is strong'.
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