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DMMA 214 Gora vs Mfer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 2214 p4p, 2103 weight class) and Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 350 p4p, 330 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavali Kontiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Kontiainen pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson stands and steps away. Kontiainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kontiainen. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses its target.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses its target.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Kontiainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Kill Shot Jackson has been cut.
Kontiainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Kontiainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kontiainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Kontiainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kontiainen manages to mount him!
We've been hearing that Kontiainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson regains half guard.
Kontiainen prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Kontiainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontiainen lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kontiainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kontiainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kontiainen winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kontiainen is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Kontiainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiainen prevents Jackson from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to get back to full guard but Kontiainen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson won't allow Kontiainen to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Kontiainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontiainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontiainen lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kontiainen is working away from the top position though.
Jackson pushes Kontiainen off looking to stand but Kontiainen dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kill Shot Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kontiainen on the side of the head.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Kontiainen saw that one coming.
Kontiainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kontiainen.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
Kontiainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with a looping left.
Kontiainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson rushes Kontiainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kontiainen is trying to break free.
Kontiainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kontiainen throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kontiainen.
Jab by Jackson.
Kontiainen ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Good leg kick by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kontiainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kontiainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Kontiainen blocks a head kick by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Kontiainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kontiainen lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kontiainen dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Kontiainen scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Kontiainen scores with a hook.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kontiainen manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Kontiainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kontiainen blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Kontiainen avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Kontiainen is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Kontiainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kontiainen dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Kontiainen's head and hops out.
Kontiainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson pushes Kontiainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kill Shot Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kill Shot Jackson's cut.
That's time! Kontiainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
 It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Paavali Kontiainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kontiainen missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kontiainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kontiainen throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Kontiainen closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Kontiainen pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kontiainen in a clinch.
Kontiainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiainen can't get the takedown.
Kontiainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kontiainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kontiainen avoids it.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Kontiainen is blocking nicely.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kontiainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kill Shot Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson darts in and clinches Kontiainen up against the cage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontiainen avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Kontiainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kontiainen manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kontiainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kontiainen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavali Kontiainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kontiainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kontiainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kontiainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Kontiainen thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Kontiainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Kontiainen blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kontiainen breaks from the clinch.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontiainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kontiainen prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson tries to roll over but Kontiainen keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kill Shot Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kill Shot Jackson!
After the big win, Kill Shot Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall Jr (ranked 1096 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Carter Williams (ranked 150 p4p, 281 weight class). Galen Dall Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dall Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams connects with a right hand. Dall Jr shakes it off.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williams has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Williams tries to clinch
and Dall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Dall Jr is out of range.
Dall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Williams avoided it.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Dall Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Dall Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dall Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Williams to the mat. Williams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dall Jr dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
Williams is trying to control Dall Jr's posture but Dall Jr avoids it.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Dall Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall Jr.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dall Jr is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams wants to control but Dall Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams keeping full guard, as Dall Jr tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Dall Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Dall Jr's shoulder, as Dall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Williams tries to clinch there but Dall Jr circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Dall Jr throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a leg kick but Dall Jr checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall Jr.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Williams is rocked!
Williams darts in and clinches Dall Jr up against the cage.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dall Jr's defenses.
It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries to work over Dall Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Dall Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dall Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Dall Jr is out of range.
Williams cracks Dall Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dall Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Williams toppling to the canvas! Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dall Jr finish him?!
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall Jr finish him?
Williams misses with a body punch
and Dall Jr counters with a crisp right that sends Williams to the canvas! Dall Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galen Dall Jr!
Galen Dall Jr 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Petcharon Darawan (ranked 1136 p4p, 2282 weight class) and Michael Barnes (ranked 106 p4p, 200 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petcharon Darawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darawan.
Nice defenses there by Darawan.
Barnes throws the left hand but Darawan avoids the punch easily.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Darawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Darawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darawan misses with a body kick.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Darawan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darawan throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Darawan's defenses.
Darawan throws a body kick that misses.
Darawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Darawan.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Darawan connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Darawan misses with a straight right.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Darawan.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Darawan didn't see that one coming.
Darawan slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Darawan.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Darawan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darawan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Darawan.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darawan throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Darawan looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Darawan.
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Darawan was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Darawan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Darawan looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries to work over Darawan's front leg with a kick but Darawan checks it.
Darawan misses with a body shot.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Darawan throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darawan connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darawan throws out the jab.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Darawan throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Darawan avoids it easily.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Darawan shrugs it off though.
Barnes slips a jab from Darawan.
Darawan slips a jab from Barnes.
Darawan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Darawan fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darawan keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Darawan blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes passes Darawan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Darawan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Darawan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darawan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Darawan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Barnes 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.
Darawan swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Darawan looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Darawan moves out of range.
Petcharon Darawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Darawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Darawan saw that one coming.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darawan.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Darawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes slips a jab from Darawan.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darawan moves away.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darawan.
Darawan slips a jab from Barnes.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Darawan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darawan.
Barnes moves forwards but Darawan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Darawan misses the target.
Darawan misses with a body kick.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crunch! Darawan slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Darawan blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darawan.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Darawan throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Darawan misses with a looping right.
Barnes scores with a kick to the body.
Darawan throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Darawan was not able to check.
Darawan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darawan throws a body kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darawan won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darawan is looking for a sweep.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darawan keeps working.
Barnes throws an elbow but Darawan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Darawan regains half guard, as Barnes was trying to land strikes.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darawan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Darawan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Darawan has wrist control.
Darawan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Darawan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Darawan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darawan is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Darawan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darawan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Darawan's shoulder, as Darawan tries to avoid the shot.
Petcharon Darawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes moves out of range as Darawan throws a body kick.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Darawan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darawan lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Darawan misses the target.
Darawan slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Darawan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darawan.
Barnes throws a body punch but Darawan moves out of range.
Darawan staying out of range there.
Darawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Darawan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Darawan moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Darawan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darawan.
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Darawan tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Darawan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darawan misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes thumps Darawan with a low kick.
Darawan throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Darawan slips under a jab from Barnes.
Darawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Darawan throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darawan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws the left hand but Darawan avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Darawan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darawan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darawan defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Darawan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes slips a jab from Darawan.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes goes for a double leg but Darawan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darawan continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darawan is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
A big right from Darawan misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darawan is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Darawan.
Darawan scores with a leg kick.
Darawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darawan throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Darawan misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Darawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes misses the jab.
Darawan moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Darawan ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darawan misses with a straight right.
Darawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darawan needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Darawan takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Darawan eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Darawan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Darawan shrugs it off though.
Darawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Darawan feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Darawan throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Darawan avoids it easily.
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Darawan sprawls well.
Petcharon Darawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petcharon Darawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darawan connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darawan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Darawan.
Barnes thumps Darawan with a low kick.
Darawan throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Darawan scores with a hook.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darawan wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Darawan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Darawan!
Michael Barnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darawan has left one of his arms exposed and Barnes doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Darawan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Barnes!
An out of breath Michael Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Petcharon Darawan had this to say: 'I have nothing to say.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 690 p4p, 1424 weight class) and Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 60 p4p, 134 weight class). Mengrire Krenakore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mengrire Krenakore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Blackburn's shoulder, as Blackburn tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn jabs Krenakore right on the nose. Krenakore blinks but takes it well.
Krenakore moves forwards but Blackburn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Krenakore avoids the punch easily.
Krenakore misses with a jab to the body
and Blackburn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krenakore won't be happy with that.
Krenakore tries to escape but Blackburn is in control.
Krenakore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krenakore 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.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn misses with a leg kick
and Krenakore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krenakore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krenakore!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenakore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blackburn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krenakore throws Blackburn to one side and escapes!
Krenakore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Krenakore throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Blackburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krenakore lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
Krenakore slips a jab from Blackburn.
Krenakore with a hook.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krenakore lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Krenakore as Blackburn shoots in.
Krenakore jabs Blackburn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Krenakore circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn throws a hook but Krenakore blocks it.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krenakore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krenakore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Blackburn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krenakore.
Krenakore digs a good hook to Blackburn's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krenakore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krenakore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Blackburn avoids them all with ease.
Blackburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Krenakore.
Krenakore stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackburn. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Krenakore throwing a counter right hand but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Blackburn - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Krenakore.
Blackburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Krenakore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krenakore dips to his left and cracks Blackburn with an uppercut!
Blackburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Krenakore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krenakore keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Krenakore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackburn drives through and clinches with Krenakore against the cage.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krenakore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krenakore backwards.
Krenakore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krenakore tries to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
Blackburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krenakore checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Krenakore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
Krenakore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Krenakore finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mengrire Krenakore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Blackburn. That snapped Krenakore's head back.
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krenakore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Krenakore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn cracks Krenakore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krenakore misses with a straight left.
Krenakore misses with a combination
and Blackburn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krenakore lands a body shot.
Krenakore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krenakore breaks from the clinch.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn feints the counter takedown.
Krenakore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krenakore misses with a hook.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Mengrire Krenakore is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krenakore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krenakore misses with a few strikes there.
Blackburn is looking to slow Krenakore down with leg kicks.
Blackburn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blackburn lands a really nice looking cross but Krenakore seems unphased.
Blackburn slips a jab from Krenakore.
Blackburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Krenakore off the cage and back into range.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Krenakore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blackburn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore wants to stand up but Blackburn is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is standing up over Krenakore. Krenakore looks to escape but Blackburn dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krenakore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blackburn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krenakore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Blackburn dives in for a single leg takedown but Krenakore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
Krenakore lands with a good body shot.
Krenakore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blackburn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Krenakore.
Krenakore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?
Blackburn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krenakore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krenakore connects with a right hand. Blackburn shakes it off.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Krenakore slips the punch.
Krenakore throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore connects with a looping right hand.
Blackburn is rocked!
Krenakore takes one on the button.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackburn lands a nice shot that snaps Krenakore's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore misses with the combination.
Krenakore looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
Blackburn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krenakore on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Krenakore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackburn doesn't seem phased though.
Krenakore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut there from Blackburn.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Blackburn cracks Krenakore with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Krenakore misses its intended target.
Krenakore throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Krenakore cracks Blackburn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Mengrire Krenakore will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blackburn lands with a hook. Krenakore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krenakore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Blackburn tries to counter it with a takedown but Krenakore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krenakore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
An attempted straight right counter from Krenakore misses the target.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Krenakore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackburn.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Krenakore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Krenakore circles away and keeps his distance.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is looking to land body kicks.
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Krenakore takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blackburn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krenakore wriggles free and stands up.
Blackburn tests Krenakore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krenakore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krenakore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab lands there for Blackburn.
Krenakore's corner calls for a 1-2. Krenakore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body. Krenakore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krenakore is trying to defend but Blackburn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krenakore kicks Blackburn off and gets back to his feet.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Emiliano Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Krenakore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blackburn's hands.
Blackburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Krenakore finish him?
Krenakore cracks a nice hook into Blackburn's ribs.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Krenakore with a series of wild strikes but Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackburn slips under a jab from Krenakore.
Blackburn seems to have recovered his senses.
Krenakore loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Blackburn connects with a right hand. Krenakore shakes it off.
Blackburn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackburn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krenakore finds it's way round the side to connect with Blackburn's head.
Krenakore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackburn misses with a combination
and Krenakore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krenakore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Krenakore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Krenakore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackburn connects with a single shot there.
Krenakore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blackburn slips a jab from Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blackburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krenakore throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Krenakore lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krenakore's sensitive parts.
Krenakore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore lands with a right hand.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Blackburn feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackburn is defended easily by Krenakore.
Blackburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackburn connects with an inside leg kick.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
enabling Krenakore to counter with a crisp jab.
Krenakore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Krenakore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krenakore.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mengrire Krenakore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krenakore, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mengrire Krenakore!
An out of breath Mengrire Krenakore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benji Torres (ranked 577 p4p, 2554 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 77 p4p, 313 weight class). Trejo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: El Mas Bravo De Los Bravos. This should be fireworks!
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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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benji Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trejo throws a lazy head kick
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Trejo misses.
Trejo thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Trejo swings widly with a right hand
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Trejo cracks Torres with an open hand slap.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trejo.
Trejo throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Torres was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trejo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trejo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trejo.
Trejo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Trejo moved out of range nicely.
Trejo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trejo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Trejo misses with a body shot
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trejo misses with a leg kick
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trejo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Trejo throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Trejo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trejo misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trejo thinking.
Trejo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Trejo throws an off balance right hand
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trejo misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torres checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trejo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Trejo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Trejo misses.
Torres misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Trejo misses.
Trejo misses with a hook
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Trejo misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a left and a right that stings Trejo.
Trejo looks to throw a body kick
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trejo is rocked!
and Torres counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Trejo! He's just covering up as Torres starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Torres!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Blaydes (ranked 372 p4p, 342 weight class) and Huena Ajuricaba (ranked 61 p4p, 56 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blaydes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Sunshine - White Zombie. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huena Ajuricaba!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaydes scores with a jab.
Blaydes lands with an overhand left.
Ajuricaba scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaydes should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajuricaba. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes stuns Ajuricaba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ajuricaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes misses with a hook. Ajuricaba ducked under it nicely.
Blaydes slips under a jab.
Blaydes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ajuricaba throws a fast counter high kick but Blaydes manages to duck under it in time.
Ajuricaba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ajuricaba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ajuricaba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajuricaba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaydes.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Blaydes slams his shin into Ajuricaba's torso.
Blaydes throws a looping overhand right but Ajuricaba ducks down to avoid it.
Ajuricaba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Blaydes misses
and Ajuricaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaydes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaydes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ajuricaba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Ajuricaba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blaydes gets to mount! Ajuricaba was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Blaydes avoids the attempt from Ajuricaba to control.
Ajuricaba is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajuricaba tries to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes wants to control the pace but Ajuricaba is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajuricaba is desperately trying to improve his position but Blaydes has a good base and remains in mount.
Blaydes tries to control but Ajuricaba wriggling away.
Blaydes with shots to the head and body - Ajuricaba looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Blaydes wants to control the pace but Ajuricaba is squirming around nicely.
Ajuricaba wants to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes with shots to the head and body - Ajuricaba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blaydes avoids the attempt from Ajuricaba to control.
Ajuricaba is working to get back to half guard.
Blaydes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ajuricaba is working to get back to half guard.
Ajuricaba gets back to half guard.
Blaydes is looking to advance position but Ajuricaba won't allow it.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ajuricaba tries to get to full guard but Blaydes has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajuricaba is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Blaydes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Blaydes is keeping busy.
Blaydes tries to pass to full mount but Ajuricaba defends it.
Ajuricaba trying to control here.
Ajuricaba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blaydes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Blaydes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ajuricaba doesn't seem bothered though.
Blaydes scores with a leg kick.
Ajuricaba blocks a jab.
Ajuricaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaydes gets the takedown into side control.
Ajuricaba is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Ajuricaba is trying to control Blaydes's posture but Blaydes avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajuricaba is looking for a sweep.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Blaydes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes trying to control the position but Ajuricaba is working away.
Ajuricaba can't do much from the bottom here.
Ajuricaba tries to improve position but can't.
Blaydes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ajuricaba some visible discomfort.
Ajuricaba tries to buck Blaydes off but Blaydes is having none of it.
Blaydes is chipping away with strikes.
Ajuricaba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaydes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ajuricaba keeps trying to improve his position.
Blaydes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes working away.
Ajuricaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ajuricaba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blaydes working the body and head with strikes.
Ajuricaba tries to improve position but can't.
Ajuricaba is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Blaydes works to advance to full mount. Ajuricaba defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajuricaba is bucking up trying to escape but Blaydes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blaydes tries to control but Ajuricaba wriggling away.
Blaydes landing punches.
Ajuricaba tries to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
The referee warns Ajuricaba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blaydes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ajuricaba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blaydes tries to control but Ajuricaba wriggling away.
Blaydes cracks Ajuricaba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ajuricaba wants to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes tries to control but Ajuricaba wriggling away.
Blaydes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ajuricaba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajuricaba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blaydes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ajuricaba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blaydes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ajuricaba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ajuricaba throws out the jab.
Ajuricaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ajuricaba looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
Ajuricaba slips under a jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Ajuricaba moves out of range.
Blaydes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ajuricaba's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaydes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ajuricaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaydes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blaydes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajuricaba trying to control the position.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Blaydes passes easily into half guard.
Ajuricaba looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Blaydes seems content to control.
Blaydes working the head and body with strikes.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Ajuricaba is working from the bottom.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Ajuricaba's hands, connecting with Ajuricaba's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Ajuricaba's temple.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Blaydes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blaydes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ajuricaba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blaydes not doing much here.
Ajuricaba is trying to maintain the position but Blaydes is very close to passing his half guard.
Ajuricaba is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Ajuricaba looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajuricaba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blaydes pulls his head out easily.
Ajuricaba is looking to control Blaydes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ajuricaba avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaydes tries for a takedown but Ajuricaba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ajuricaba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ajuricaba staying out of range there.
Ajuricaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ajuricaba moves away.
Ajuricaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ajuricaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ajuricaba.
Blaydes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ajuricaba. That's going to slow Blaydes down.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the head.
Blaydes misses with the body kick
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight right hand.
Ajuricaba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ajuricaba leaves Blaydes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blaydes misses with a takedown
and Ajuricaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajuricaba throws a right hand that misses
and Blaydes counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ajuricaba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ajuricaba trying to control but Blaydes flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blaydes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
Oscar Blaydes 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Khan (ranked 702 p4p, 692 weight class) and Isopaa Mfer (ranked 41 p4p, 39 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghengis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer staying out of range there.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Khan.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Khan misses the jab.
Mfer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khan 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.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mfer slips under a jab from Khan.
Mfer tries to keep at a distance but Khan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mfer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Khan lands a right hand.
Khan looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mfer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khan is trying to defend but Mfer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khan is staying active underneath Mfer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to control but Mfer postures up.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer passes into side control, despite Khan's attempt to control the position.
Mfer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Khan's legs.
Mfer trying to control the position but Khan is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer working away.
Mfer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mfer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Khan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mfer tries to advance to mount but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mfer trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
Khan scores with a jab. Mfer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Khan.
A low kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Khan thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isopaa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ghengis Khan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer cracks Khan with a good jab.
Mfer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khan defends well and Mfer ends up having to push Khan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan slips a straight right by Mfer.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Khan digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Khan backing away here, and Mfer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mfer, as that shot connected.
Khan throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Isopaa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer walks into a stiff left hand from Khan.
Khan lands with a cross.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.
Khan jabs Mfer right on the nose. Mfer blinks but takes it well.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Mfer.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Mfer throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Khan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mfer's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer 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 Khan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Khan misses.
Khan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mfer on the side of the head.
Mfer gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Khan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Khan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hightower (ranked 122 p4p, 817 weight class) and Tony Viikinki (ranked 20 p4p, 104 weight class). Hightower comes to the cage accompanied by The Power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Hightower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Viikinki!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viikinki throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikinki throws an overhand right that lands on Hightower's shoulder, as Hightower tries to avoid the shot.
Viikinki tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hightower. Viikinki shrugs it off though.
Viikinki misses with a left hand
and Viikinki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viikinki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Viikinki.
Hightower scores with a spinning back kick!
Viikinki looks winded!
Viikinki drops his hands momentarily and Hightower takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hightower scores with a nice body kick.
Viikinki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viikinki misses with an uppercut
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hightower lands a big uppercut and Viikinki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Viikinki looks OK. Hightower waves Viikinki back to his feet!
Viikinki is rocked!
Hightower is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Viikinki flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Viikinki is out cold! Hightower holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
A victorious Jason Hightower thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 329 p4p, 109 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 51 p4p, 18 weight class). Simone has chosen Gucci Mane - Trap God Intro as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalske decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone is trying to control the position but Kalske postures up.
Simone is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kalske has his hands clasped together but Simone extends and breaks Kalske's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Simone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
A victorious Joey Simone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borowa Gora (ranked 59 p4p, 249 weight class) and Pate Mfer (ranked 11 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Pate Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer feints and then cracks Gora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gora down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
Gora connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mfer's hands.
It looks like Pate Mfer has been cut.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
Mfer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gora under the eye.
Mfer jabs Gora right on the nose. Gora blinks but takes it well.
Gora slips under a jab.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer stuns Gora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pate Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer feints and then cracks Gora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gora down.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Gora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Gora checks it.
Mfer lands a high kick!
A jab from Mfer misses.
Gora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer drops his hands momentarily and Gora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gora misses with a body kick.
Mfer throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gora comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Gora does it's job there.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Gora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Mfer misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mfer is out of range and Gora settles back down.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mfer finds it's way round the side to connect with Gora's head.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gora.
Gora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Gora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora slips under a jab.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora moves out of range of the strikes.
Gora takes one to the chin there.
Gora throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Pate Mfer's cut even more.
Gora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mfer looks to land a combination but Gora avoids it well.
Gora throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gora catches Mfer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Mfer misses
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
Gora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pate Mfer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gora blocks a jab.
Mfer lands with a cross.
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gora misses with a hook.
Mfer lands a jab to Gora's midsection.
Gora lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Gora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mfer takes one to the chin there.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Gora steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Gora checks it
and Gora counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mfer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pate Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Gora moved out of range.
Gora is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gora.
Mfer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gora's head.
Gora throws a series of punches but Mfer avoids them all with ease.
Gora avoids the head kick by Mfer.
Gora throws a big counter combination but Mfer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gora scores with a one two! Mfer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
Gora tried to counter with a leg kick but Mfer avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gora throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mfer's head.
The cut above Pate Mfer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
Mfer lands with an overhand left.
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gora quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gora swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gora might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mfer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pate Mfer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Gora defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Gora moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gora appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Gora.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mfer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora scores with a decent looking hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pate Mfer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Borowa Gora, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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