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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Bonanza (ranked 3340 p4p, 1836 weight class) and Ivan Draganov (ranked 273 p4p, 157 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Benson Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Draganov!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonanza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Draganov lands a nice shot that snaps Bonanza's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Draganov. That's going to slow Bonanza down.
Draganov scores with a jab to the head.
Draganov lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonanza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonanza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bonanza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draganov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonanza walks into a stiff left hand from Draganov.
Draganov lands a right hook to the body.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draganov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Draganov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Benson Bonanza has been cut.
Draganov lands with a good body shot.
Draganov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Draganov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonanza on the side of the head.
Bonanza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Draganov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonanza's head.
Draganov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Draganov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Draganov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Draganov scores with the left hand. Bonanza knows he should have avoided that one.
Draganov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonanza's hands.
Draganov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Draganov misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draganov.
Bonanza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draganov to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Draganov cracks Bonanza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Draganov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bonanza to stand back up!
 Bonanza is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draganov scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Bonanza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draganov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonanza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bonanza moves out of range as Draganov throws a body kick.
Bonanza throws a counter high kick but Draganov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bonanza seems to have got his legs back now.
Draganov lands a lovely overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Draganov scores with a four punch combination!
Draganov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonanza ducks right into an uppercut from Draganov.
Bonanza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Draganov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonanza's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Draganov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draganov misses with a double jab
and Draganov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draganov cracks Bonanza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Draganov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Draganov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Draganov scores with the left hand. Bonanza knows he should have avoided that one.
Draganov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draganov connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonanza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Draganov swings for the body but Bonanza moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonanza misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Bonanza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonanza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draganov can pounce on him.
Ivan Draganov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Draganov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bonanza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonanza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bonanza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Draganov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Draganov.
A head kick from Draganov lands but Bonanza takes it in his stride.
Draganov lands a big right hook! Bonanza looks hurt but is still standing! Draganov lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Bonanza falls down and Draganov dives in with a huge hammer fist! Bonanza's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Draganov runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Draganov!
Ivan Draganov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince McVicker (ranked 1332 p4p, 3291 weight class) and Brooke Marsden (ranked 89 p4p, 188 weight class). Marsden has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince McVicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooke Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker circles away from the clinch attempt
and McVicker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marsden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McVicker.
McVicker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
McVicker connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McVicker scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker landing some decent shots from guard.
McVicker trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
McVicker lands a couple of elbows.
McVicker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
McVicker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McVicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
McVicker throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McVicker is controlling him.
Marsden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marsden keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.
McVicker passes Marsden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marsden gets back to full guard.
Marsden is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McVicker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marsden is looking for a sweep.
Marsden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McVicker with good strikes from the mount here!
McVicker unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by McVicker.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
McVicker lands a nice shot to the head.
Marsden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsden wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
Marsden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McVicker throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
Marsden scores with a body shot.
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but McVicker ducks down to avoid it.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden looks to throw the jab but McVicker is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden throws a combination. McVicker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marsden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McVicker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marsden is looking to stand back up but McVicker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marsden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from McVicker there.
Marsden tries to roll over but McVicker keeps him under control.
McVicker works his way into full mount!
Marsden trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marsden is desperately trying to improve his position but McVicker has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! McVicker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McVicker scoring with strikes but Marsden is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McVicker cracks Marsden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McVicker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McVicker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McVicker landing punches.
Marsden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McVicker dominating with strikes here.
McVicker landing shots from mount.
McVicker landing strikes from the mount and Marsden is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McVicker dominating with strikes here.
Marsden can't escape the position.
McVicker landing strikes from the mount.
Marsden is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McVicker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McVicker raining down hammerfists from mount.
McVicker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marsden hang on?
 Marsden is rocked!
Marsden is trying desperately to improve position.
McVicker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marsden is still in real trouble! Can McVicker finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVicker is landing with some decent strikes but Marsden is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McVicker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker connects with a bit shot that sees Marsden covering up! More strikes from McVicker and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McVicker is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince McVicker!
A victorious Prince McVicker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dill Nickle (ranked 878 p4p, 2572 weight class) and Millard Masters (ranked 81 p4p, 215 weight class). Masters has chosen Enter the Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dill Nickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Millard Masters!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Masters has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good shot there by Nickle.
Masters tries to clinch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickle. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickle swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Masters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickle sprawls well initially but Masters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nickle is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Nickle is defending well.
Nickle is looking to get back to is feet but Masters passes into side control.
Masters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickle is pushing Masters's head away, looking to escape. Masters manages to hold on to the position though.
Masters tries to move to mount but Nickle blocks the move with his legs.
Nickle tries to escape but Masters is in control.
Nickle seems a little lost for a moment, as Masters dominates the positioning.
Masters trying to control the action but Nickle is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nickle stops Masters from passing to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickle scores with a sloppy right hand. Masters should have avoided that one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nickle enables Masters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nickle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nickle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nickle scores with the left hand. Masters knows he should have avoided that one.
Masters has a takedown stuffed.
Masters takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Masters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nickle defends it well.
Nickle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nickle throws a lazy right hand but Masters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masters tries to clinch there but Nickle circles away.
Nickle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masters to score with a decent uppercut.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nickle throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Masters's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nickle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Nickle breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Nickle's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nickle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Nickle scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickle cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle misses with a hook. Masters ducked under it nicely.
Masters changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickle jabs Masters right on the nose. Masters blinks but takes it well.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickle walks into a jab.
Nickle falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Masters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nickle's guard.
Masters trying to control but Nickle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickle kicks Masters off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masters clinches up against the cage.
Masters misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Nickle.
Nickle lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Masters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickle stopping the sweep attempt from Masters.
Nickle gets to his feet. Masters looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Nickle misses with an uppercut
and Masters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickle's guard.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Masters manages to pass to side control.
Masters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickle is looking to escape.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickle keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Masters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nickle is trying to escape back to his feet but Masters uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet.
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 Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nickle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Masters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masters fails with the takedown
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nickle avoids it really well and circles away.
Dill Nickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Millard Masters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Nickle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masters under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickle takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters wants to clinch up but Nickle keeps it at a distance.
Nickle misses with a hook.
Masters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nickle.
Nickle connects with a right hand. Masters shakes it off.
Nickle loads up on a big right hand but Masters slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickle lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Nickle misses.
Masters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickle lands a glancing blow to the side of Masters's head.
Nickle misses with a double jab
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters stops Nickle from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nickle lands with a nice body punch.
Masters wants to clinch
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickle misses with a hook.
Masters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickle circles away.
A quick step to the side and Nickle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?
Masters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nickle.
Millard Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickle lands a jab to Masters's midsection.
Nickle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nickle counters with a three punch combo that has Masters backing up. Masters nods at Nickle to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nickle sprawls well. Nickle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masters gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dill Nickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickle, 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 Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
A relieved looking Dill Nickle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dansworth (ranked 1424 p4p, 2284 weight class) and Arniquez Montgomery (ranked 212 p4p, 340 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Dansworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arniquez Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery throws a hook but Dansworth blocks it.
Dansworth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dansworth connects with a crisp jab.
Montgomery is rocked!
Dansworth throws a hook but Montgomery blocks it.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Dansworth finish him?
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery seems to have recovered his senses.
Dansworth 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.
Dansworth moves away from the strike by Montgomery.
Dansworth drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Montgomery right on the button. Montgomery goes down! Dansworth follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dansworth gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Dansworth!
Greg Dansworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time To Fight Wright (ranked 1060 p4p, 885 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 155 p4p, 121 weight class). Gen Tenryu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenryu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Tenryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Tenryu moved out of range.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Wright.
Nice body punch from Tenryu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Tenryu connects with a body shot.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tenryu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wright! Tenryu lets Wright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Time To Fight Wright has been cut.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Tenryu counters with a nice right hand that sends Wright toppling to the canvas! Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tenryu finish him?!
Tenryu throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tenryu clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu works on Wright's body with a couple of short punches.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Tenryu is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Tenryu.
Tenryu is stalling here.
Tenryu stops a takedown attempt from Wright.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
Wright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tenryu walks away with a smile on his face. Wright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
letting Tenryu counter with a right hand.
Tenryu defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu drops Wright with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wright looks back up at him and smiles so Tenryu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wright is rocked!
Tenryu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright throws a series of punches but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Tenryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tenryu lands with a good body shot.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenryu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tenryu clinches with his opponent.
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Tenryu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Tenryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright tries to pull guard but Tenryu holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike.
Tenryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Nice body punch from Tenryu - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu stalls.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Tenryu pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wright looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tenryu as the two fighters clinch.
Tenryu gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tenryu is pushing Wright up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Still in the clinch, Tenryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Time To Fight Wright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Tenryu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wright! Tenryu lets Wright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wright is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wright throws a hook but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tenryu gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Wright is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gen Tenryu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gen Tenryu waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arild Ringnes (ranked 22410 p4p, 1534 weight class) and Raykuza Maui (ranked 257 p4p, 77 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raykuza Maui!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maui shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ringnes 's guard.
Maui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ringnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ringnes trying to control the position.
Maui sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maui gets to his feet. Ringnes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ringnes throws a body punch but Maui moves out of range.
Ringnes is looking to clinch but Maui is avoiding it.
Arild Ringnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maui moves in looking to clinch but Ringnes pushes him off.
Ringnes throws a leg kick
and Maui counters with a straight right hand.
Ringnes swings widly with a right hand
letting Maui counter with a right hand.
Maui tries to clinch but Ringnes moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ringnes . Maui does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Maui releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ringnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes closes the distance and clinches.
Maui misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Ringnes .
Ringnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ringnes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauis head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ringnes blocking some punches.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes tries to stall but Maui uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Ringnes .
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
Maui pushes Ringnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Maui.
Maui lands with a right to the head.
Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
Maui is struggling to control the position.
Maui misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes prevents Maui from breaking the clinch.
Maui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maui lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ringnes presses Maui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maui.
Maui tries to stall but Ringnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Maui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui misses with the head strike.
Maui leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ringnes tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Ringnes .
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ringnes tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Maui's head.
Ringnes controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maui.
Maui takes a shot to the head.
Maui stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ringnes scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raykuza Maui dominated that round.
That's time! Ringnes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maui moves into range and clinches up with Ringnes .
Maui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
Ringnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
Ringnes crunches a lovely knee into Maui's ribcage.
Ringnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Ringnes digs a right hand into Maui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maui's gas tank.
Ringnes lands with a light punch inside.
Ringnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ringnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maui.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ringnes .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Ringnes .
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ringnes .
Maui is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Ringnes .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ringnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ringnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arild Ringnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maui stops a takedown attempt from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ringnes .
Maui takes a shot to the head.
Ringnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ringnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ringnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ringnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ringnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ringnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Ringnes lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ringnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ringnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Maui is rocked!
Ringnes scores with a hook to the body.
Maui is still on wobbly legs! Can Ringnes finish him?
Ringnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maui is defending well.
Ringnes throws a big uppercut that drops Maui! More strikes from Ringnes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maui lies dazed against the cage as Ringnes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arild Ringnes !
Arild Ringnes gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Raykuza Maui spoke after the fight, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie River (ranked 770 p4p, 993 weight class) and Michael Bostic (ranked 55 p4p, 71 weight class). River's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. Bostic has chosen Move as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Bostic!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bostic was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Bostic.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
River misses with a leg kick
and Bostic counters with a shoot takedown. River fights it but they end up in guard.
Bostic throwing strikes but missing.
River wants to stand up but Bostic is controlling him.
Bostic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bostic chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bostic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Bostic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bostic forces his way into half guard.
Bostic is pressing down on River's thigh, looking to free his foot. River is holding on for now.
Bostic slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bostic is looking for a kimura here.
Bostic slows the pace down in half guard.
Bostic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bostic trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
Bostic is nestled in close to River, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bostic throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
Bostic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bostic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. River defending well though.
Bostic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bostic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bostic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bostic on the ground.
River avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bostic.
Bostic is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bostic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bostic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
River looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bostic digs a good hook to River's body.
Bostic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bostic throws a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River tries to bum rush Bostic with a series of wild strikes but Bostic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River throws a leg kick but Bostic sees it coming and moves out of range.
River forces Bostic back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bostic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bostic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
River tries to clinch but Bostic is having none of it.
Bostic misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
Bostic scores with a punch to the head.
Bostic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as River is landing a low percentage of strikes.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bostic.
Bostic slips under a jab.
River loads up on a big right hand but Bostic slips the punch.
Bostic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bostic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bostic. River shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with a leg kick.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Bostic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bostic swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
Bostic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
Charlie River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by River.
Bostic throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Bostic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bostic misses with a low kick.
A big left from River misses.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bostic digs a good hook to River's body.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Michael Bostic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bostic doesn't seem bothered though.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bostic counters with a body kick.
Bostic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Bostic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bostic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River tries to clinch but Bostic is having none of it.
Bostic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick by River misses
and Bostic counters with a left and a right that stings River.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bostic.
A nice leg kick from Bostic, right into the meat of the thigh.
River darts in trying to clinch
and Bostic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bostic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bostic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bostic throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bostic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Bostic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
Bostic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. River tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bostic is in River's guard.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.
Bostic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
River keeping moving, preventing Bostic from controlling successfully.
Bostic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bostic throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is posturing up here but Bostic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! River tries to roll out but it's too tight and River has to tap! Slick submission there by Bostic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Bostic!
Michael Bostic 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Castellana (ranked 530 p4p, 910 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 83 p4p, 133 weight class). Castellana comes to the cage accompanied by Good night. Bronco comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castellana in his tracks.
Bronco scores with a takedown into Castellana's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Castellana trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronco throwing strikes from guard but Castellana blocks nicely.
Bronco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castellana working a defensive guard but Bronco manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bronco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Castellana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco is just content to waste time from the top position. Castellana takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bronco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronco works over Castellana with some ground and pound from guard.
Bronco wants to pass the guard but Castellana is keeping the position.
Castellana has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bronco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bronco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
Bronco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castellana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bronco struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronco.
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bronco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castellana lands a right hand.
Castellana gets through Bronco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronco misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronco can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Bronco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castellana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Bronco tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
Bronco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Castellana holds him up against the cage and eventually Bronco drops back down to his feet.
Bronco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
Castellana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castellana misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage.
Bronco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castellana smiles and moves away.
Bronco throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
Bronco slips under a jab from Castellana.
Castellana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bronco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bronco misses with a body punch.
Bronco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronco fails to pull guard.
Bronco lands a nice shot to the body.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronco prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana lands with a left to the head.
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronco darts in and clinches Castellana up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Castellana on the inside.
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!
Bronco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castellana to keep the fight standing.
Bronco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Nice body punch from Bronco.
Bronco successfully pulls guard.
Castellana postures up.
Bronco has his foot on Castellana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castellana works his way back into a safe position though.
Castellana trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom.
Bronco is looking to sweep but instead, Castellana has passed into half guard.
Bronco actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice jab there from Bronco.
Bronco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castellana kicks Bronco off and gets back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castellana tries to work over Bronco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Castellana to work.
Bronco scores with a hook to the body.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castellana to keep the fight standing.
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!
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage.
Castellana tries to work over Bronco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco jumps guard but Castellana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Castellana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bronco or not.
Bronco throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Bronco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco has a closed guard, preventing Castellana from standing up.
Castellana gets to his feet. Bronco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Castellana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronco.
Castellana misses with a shot to the body
and Bronco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronco scores with a hook.
Castellana slips a straight right by Bronco.
Good exchange - Bronco coming out on top.
Bronco throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Bronco.
Bronco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronco throws out the jab.
Castellana defending well as Bronco loads up on a big left hand.
Castellana is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bronco fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana misses with a hook. Bronco ducked under it nicely.
Castellana pushes Bronco up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bronco.
Bronco misses with a body punch.
Castellana is stalling here.
Bronco scores with a hook to the body.
Castellana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bronco has him pressed against the cage.
Gianni Castellana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage.
Bronco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana lands a right hand.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Bronco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bronco.
Bronco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronco.
Bronco lands an uppercut.
Bronco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Castellana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronco blocking some punches.
Bronco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronco scores with a shot to the side of Castellana's head.
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broncos head.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana tries to work over Bronco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Castellana on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
Bronco jumps guard but Castellana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bronco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellana trying to control the position but instead, Bronco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castellana into the cage.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronco.
Bronco misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bronco.
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage.
Bronco gets through Castellana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castellana manages to break the clinch.
Bronco lands a glancing blow to the side of Castellana's head.
A low kick from Castellana is predictable there
and Bronco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Bronco.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castellana's half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Castellana misses with a two punch combination.
Bronco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castellana.
Castellana takes the fight into the clinch.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana trying to stall but Bronco improves his position.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronco misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronco blocking some punches.
Bronco misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana lands a shot to the body.
Bronco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castellana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronco.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Bronco.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Bronco.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronco.
Nice body punch from Castellana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castellana to keep the fight standing.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronco pulls guard successfully.
Castellana stands up and waves to Bronco to follow him.
Bronco wants to clinch.
Bronco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castellana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bronco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Castellana tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bronco is in Castellana's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
Bronco throwing strikes from guard but Castellana blocks nicely.
Castellana has his feet on Bronco's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellana throws a chopping leg kick but Bronco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Castellana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bronco goes for a double leg but Castellana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castellana continues to drive forward.
Bronco throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bronco avoids it.
Bronco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Broncos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Castellana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Broncos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castellana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bronco misses with an uppercut
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronco cracks Castellana with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronco wants to clinch.
Bronco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castellana under the eye.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castellana.
Castellana throws a big counter combination but Bronco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronco misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bronco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castellana misses with a looping right.
Castellana punishes Bronco's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 264 p4p, 299 weight class) and Henry Hall (ranked 33 p4p, 40 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaile defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile jabs at Hall's body.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Hall.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Bizihwaile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hall slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Hall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hall tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
As Hall backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hall misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Bizihwaile tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hall up against the cage.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Hall.
Bizihwaile 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.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
A jab from Bizihwaile finds it's way through Hall's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall throws a big counter head kick but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Bizihwaile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bizihwaile has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Bizihwaile - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bizihwaile stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Bizihwaile just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaile.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaile prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaile.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaile blocks a body shot from Hall.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Bizihwaile stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bizihwaile.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall works on Bizihwaile's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bizihwaile's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
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 Penkosip Bizihwaile 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.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Hall swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hall with a hook.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall scores with a jab.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hall momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hall.
Bizihwaile takes one on the button.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall lands a head shot.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Hall.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bizihwaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Bizihwaile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Hall moves away
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaile darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaile.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Bizihwaile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaile lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Bizihwaile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall blocks a body shot from Bizihwaile.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall misses with a right hand
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Good exchange - Bizihwaile coming out on top.
Hall is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaile can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Hall.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall with a jab.
Bizihwaile rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bizihwaile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hall cracks Bizihwaile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall throws a front kick that sends Bizihwaile stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall connects with an inside leg kick.
Hall tries a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaile throws a front kick that sends Hall stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Hall slams his shin into Bizihwaile's torso.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall misses the jab.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
Hall throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
Hall throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Hall misses with a hook
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
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 left lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hall with a nice cross.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick nicely.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws an off balance right hand
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bizihwaile will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Henry Hall just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bizihwaile scrambles back to his feet.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Hall strikes.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaile throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall works Bizihwaile's body with a nice hook.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile connects with a single shot there.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bizihwaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick that misses
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Bizihwaile throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Bizihwaile.
Hall with a hook.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Hall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile connects with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hall misses with a hook
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile backing away here, and Hall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizihwaile throws a quick counter head kick but Hall was just out of range.
A solid body kick from Hall.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bizihwaile - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bizihwaile. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy head kick
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bizihwaile scores with a hook.
Bizihwaile misses with a body kick.
Hall throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall defending well as Bizihwaile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Hall.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Hall misses the body punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile thuds his shin into the meat of Hall's side.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Bizihwaile slams his shin into Hall's torso.
Bizihwaile looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bizihwaile rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile has Hall pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bizihwaile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bizihwaile lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall thumps Bizihwaile with a low kick.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaile sees coming a mile off.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile lands with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a good body shot.
Hall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bizihwaile misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab.
Hall cracks Bizihwaile with an open hand slap.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hall's knee momentarily.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall lands with a kick to the temple. Bizihwaile shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile maintains the clinch.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaile digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaile has Hall pushed against the cage.
Bizihwaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bizihwaile.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Hall throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Bizihwaile.
Hall moves out of range as Bizihwaile throws a body kick.
A jab from Bizihwaile finds it's way through Hall's defenses.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall lunges at Bizihwaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaile's hand.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall digs a good body shot into Bizihwaile's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Bizihwaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Hall.
Hall avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Hall.
Bizihwaile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hall on the side of the head.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
Bizihwaile misses the jab.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Bizihwaile wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hall scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penkosip Bizihwaile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bizihwaile 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 47:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile is the new middleweight champion!
Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tau Masunwendinghamar (ranked 1086 p4p, 410 weight class) and Mike Boomer (ranked 133 p4p, 60 weight class). Masunwendinghamar comes to the cage accompanied by What You Gonna Do. Tau Masunwendinghamar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tau Masunwendinghamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Boomer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masunwendinghamar swings widly with a right hand
enabling Boomer to counter with a crisp jab.
Masunwendinghamar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boomer looks to land a left hand but Masunwendinghamar moved out of range nicely.
Tau Masunwendinghamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boomer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boomer clinches.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a punch on the inside.
Boomer lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Tau Masunwendinghamar has been cut.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to break the clinch but Boomer is controlling him.
Masunwendinghamar manages to break the clinch.
Boomer scores with a jab. Masunwendinghamar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boomer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boomer throws a head kick but Masunwendinghamar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Boomer.
Masunwendinghamar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boomer throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boomer looks to land a left hand but Masunwendinghamar moved out of range nicely.
Masunwendinghamar works Boomer's body with a nice hook.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a looping left.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a few strikes there.
Boomer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boomer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masunwendinghamar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boomer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boomer has managed to clinch.
Masunwendinghamar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masunwendinghamar is breathing heavily.
Boomer gets through Masunwendinghamar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boomer.
Boomer lands an elbow that stopped Masunwendinghamar in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masunwendinghamar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boomer lands a nice uppercut.
Boomer lands an elbow that stopped Masunwendinghamar in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boomer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boomer lands an elbow that stopped Masunwendinghamar in his tracks for a moment.
Boomer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masunwendinghamar lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boomer.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a knee strike.
Boomer scores with a shot to the side of Masunwendinghamar's head.
Boomer works on Masunwendinghamar's body with a couple of short punches.
Boomer landing knees to the head.
Boomer lands a hook that snaps the head of Masunwendinghamar backwards.
Boomer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boomer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masunwendinghamar's defenses.
Boomer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to break free.
Boomer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomer lands an elbow inside.
Tau Masunwendinghamar's cut is getting worse.
Boomer trying to land knees to the body.
Boomer digs a right hand into Masunwendinghamar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masunwendinghamar's gas tank.
Masunwendinghamar tries to circle away but Boomer has him pinned against the cage.
Boomer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boomer presses Masunwendinghamar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boomer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Boomer.
Boomer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masunwendinghamar backwards.
Boomer stalling against the cage.
Masunwendinghamar tries to break the clinch but Boomer is controlling the position.
Boomer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masunwendinghamar tries to break the clinch but Boomer is controlling the position.
Masunwendinghamar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boomer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masunwendinghamar's efforts to push away.
Masunwendinghamar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boomer lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a left hand
and Boomer counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boomer throws a head kick but Masunwendinghamar moves out of range.
Masunwendinghamar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boomer manages to avoid it.
A cross from Masunwendinghamar lands.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a looping right.
Masunwendinghamar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boomer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masunwendinghamar.
Boomer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masunwendinghamar.
Boomer throws a hook but Masunwendinghamar blocks it.
Boomer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masunwendinghamar tries to keep at a distance but Boomer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boomer lands a shoulder strike.
Boomer pushes Masunwendinghamar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boomer lands an elbow just above Masunwendinghamar 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Boomer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tau Masunwendinghamar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boomer darts in and clinches Masunwendinghamar up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Boomer.
Boomer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boomer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to break the clinch but Boomer has him pressed against the cage.
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boomer thows a body kick. Masunwendinghamar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boomer defending well as Masunwendinghamar loads up on a big left hand.
Masunwendinghamar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boomer lands with a nice body punch.
Boomer connects with a body shot that sends Masunwendinghamar's belly button to the back.
Boomer clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boomer.
Boomer scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boomer lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boomer lands an elbow inside.
Masunwendinghamar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tau Masunwendinghamar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Masunwendinghamar has had enough of the clinch but Boomer keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomer scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Boomer.
Boomer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boomer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masunwendinghamar's efforts to push away.
Boomer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boomer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boomer lands an elbow inside that Masunwendinghamar shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Boomer.
Jeez, Tau Masunwendinghamar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to break the clinch but Boomer has him pressed against the cage.
Boomer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mike Boomer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boomer tries a knee to the head but Masunwendinghamar blocks it.
Boomer landing knees to the body.
Boomer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Boomer.
Boomer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masunwendinghamar's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tau Masunwendinghamar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Boomer!
Mike Boomer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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