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WFC 43: Brunson v Smith 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo Two (ranked 6218 p4p, 6312 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 536 p4p, 543 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Choo Two to the mat! Choo Two manages to get full guard.
Choo Two seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choo Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murphy forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes.
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. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Choo Two's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo Two looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Choo Two looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Choo Two's temple.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Choo Two's head.
Murphy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choo Two with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Murphy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy 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.
Choo Two looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Choo Two trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
Choo Two wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Choo Two gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Choo Two is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murphy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Murphy cracks Choo Two with a solid left hand.
Murphy with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Choo Two gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Choo Two will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Choo Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy distracts Choo Two with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Choo Two's brow.
Liam Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy cracks Choo Two with a solid left hand.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy cracks Choo Two with a solid left hand.
 Choo Two is rocked!
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Choo Two's hands, connecting with Choo Two's forehead.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Choo Two's head.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Choo Two is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Choo Two's hands, connecting with Choo Two's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Choo Two's head.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Choo Two is defending the position.
Choo Two seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Choo Two is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes.
Murphy is nestled in close to Choo Two, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Choo Two's hands, connecting with Choo Two's forehead.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Choo Two is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy 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.
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. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Choo Two's temple.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy is continuing to stall.
Mew Choo Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Choo Two sprawls well. Choo Two wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Choo Two manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Choo Two's guard.
Murphy trying to control but Choo Two is working from the bottom.
Choo Two is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to control for a moment but Choo Two uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes.
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy winds up and cracks Choo Two with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy stalling.
Choo Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy prevents Choo Two from improving his position.
Liam Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Choo Two actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy not doing much here.
Let's hope that Murphy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Murphy the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Choo Two is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Choo Two's guard.
Choo Two being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Murphy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
A victorious Liam Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Kherson (ranked 4055 p4p, 4095 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 480 p4p, 484 weight class). Victor Kherson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Kherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kherson misses the shot to the body.
Kherson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kherson counters with a straight right hand.
Kherson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kherson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Kherson.
Kherson connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kherson is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson lands a head kick!
 It looks like Victor Kherson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Kherson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kherson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
A combination from Kherson does no damage.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Kherson.
Jackson thinks about the counter body kick.
Kherson misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kherson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kherson lands with a cross.
Kherson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson slips under a jab from Kherson.
Kherson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kherson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kherson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kherson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
 Jackson is rocked!
Kherson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Jackson's head, knocking him out cold! Kherson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Kherson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chesty Tessmacher (ranked 3840 p4p, 2878 weight class) and Kevon Artell (ranked 432 p4p, 347 weight class). Kevon Artell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chesty Tessmacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevon Artell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tessmacher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Tessmacher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artell throws a counter combo.
Tessmacher scores with a sloppy right hand. Artell should have avoided that one.
Artell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tessmacher momentarily.
Tessmacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tessmacher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Artell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tessmacher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tessmacher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tessmacher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Artell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tessmacher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Artell counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artell motions for Tessmacher to come forward. Artell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tessmacher throws a looping overhand right but Artell ducks down to avoid it.
Tessmacher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Artell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tessmacher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Artell misses with a low kick.
Artell punishes Tessmacher's body with a nice straight punch.
Artell misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Artell - just one landing.
Chesty Tessmacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tessmacher. Artell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Artell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tessmacher throws a leg kick but Artell checks it.
Kevon Artell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artell tests Tessmacher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tessmacher misses with a looping right.
Artell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tessmacher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tessmacher is looking to land body kicks.
Tessmacher throws a big shot that misses.
Artell lands with a hook. Tessmacher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tessmacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artell.
Artell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Tessmacher misses.
Tessmacher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tessmacher shoots in for a takedown but Artell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tessmacher misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Tessmacher misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Artell misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Artell. Beautiful body shot.
Artell misses the jab.
Artell cracks Tessmacher with a good jab.
Tessmacher jabs Artell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artell. Tessmacher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tessmacher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artell scores with a head kick.
Artell with the inside leg kick.
Tessmacher misses with a shot to the body
and Artell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tessmacher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tessmacher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tessmacher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Artell.
Tessmacher checks a leg kick.
Artell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tessmacher.
Artell lands a nice shot to the body.
Artell ducks right into an uppercut from Tessmacher.
Artell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tessmacher's sensitive parts.
Tessmacher throws a body punch but Artell moves out of range.
Artell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessmacher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Artell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tessmacher throws a hook to the side of Artell's head but Artell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Artell as he connects with a hook.
Artell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Artell lands a slapping body shot.
Tessmacher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artell counters with a stiff right hand.
Tessmacher misses with a double jab
and Artell counters with a thumping low kick.
Tessmacher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Artell.
Artell misses with a wild body shot.
Tessmacher looks to land a right hand but Artell moved out of range.
A jab from Tessmacher misses.
Artell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Artell throws a big shot that misses.
Tessmacher missing with a left hand there. Artell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Tessmacher misses.
Artell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Artell checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessmacher throws a poor cross that misses
and Artell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Artell misses with a low kick.
Tessmacher swings widly with a right hand
and Artell counters with a leg kick.
Artell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Artell checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Artell! But no joy.
Artell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tessmacher.
A little jabbing left from Artell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tessmacher swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Artell counter with a right hand.
Artell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Artell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tessmacher.
Artell moves out of range of the strikes.
Tessmacher misses with a hook.
Tessmacher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Artell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tessmacher checks it well.
Artell moves away from the strike by Tessmacher.
Artell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Artell.
Tessmacher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Artell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevon Artell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tessmacher lands a really nice looking cross but Artell seems unphased.
Tessmacher throws a lazy right hand but Artell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Artell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tessmacher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Artell scrambles back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Artell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Artell staying out of range there.
Tessmacher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tessmacher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Artell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tessmacher misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Artell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Artell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tessmacher is able to avoid easily.
Tessmacher misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Artell misses.
A left lands for Tessmacher.
Artell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tessmacher misses with a leg kick
and Artell counters with a leg kick.
Artell throws a nice looking combination but Tessmacher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessmacher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Artell lands a jab-cross combination.
Tessmacher throws a hook but Artell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Tessmacher misses.
Artell slips a straight right by Tessmacher.
Artell misses with a low kick.
Artell moves out of range as Tessmacher strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Tessmacher as he connects with a hook.
Tessmacher throws the left hand but Artell avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Tessmacher misses.
Artell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tessmacher with a body shot.
Tessmacher throws a right and a left that Artell avoids nicely.
Artell throws out a counter right but Tessmacher avoids it with no problem.
Tessmacher scores with a jab.
Artell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tessmacher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Artell.
Artell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tessmacher throws an off balance right hand
and Artell counters with a body kick.
Tessmacher throws a leg kick
and Tessmacher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessmacher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Artell throws a body punch but Tessmacher moves out of range.
Tessmacher misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessmacher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tessmacher misses.
Artell slips under a jab from Tessmacher.
Tessmacher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tessmacher misses with a looping right.
Artell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tessmacher defending well as Artell loads up on a big left hand.
Artell with a nice calf kick.
Tessmacher misses with an uppercut.
Artell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Artell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kevon Artell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Artell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tessmacher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tessmacher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Artell moves away from the strike by Tessmacher.
Tessmacher takes one on the button.
Tessmacher misses the shot to the body.
Artell throws a body punch but Tessmacher moves out of range.
Tessmacher cracks Artell with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessmacher throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Artell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Artell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tessmacher misses with a left hand
enabling Artell to counter with a crisp jab.
Tessmacher digs a good hook to Artell's body.
Tessmacher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Artell slips under a jab.
Tessmacher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artell manages to avoid it.
Artell scores with a jab.
Tessmacher throws out a loose jab but Artell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Artell.
Artell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tessmacher cracks Artell with an open hand slap.
Tessmacher tries for a takedown but Artell circles away easily
and Artell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tessmacher is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chesty Tessmacher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessmacher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tessmacher throws a jab when Artell was well out of range.
Tessmacher throws a lazy right hand but Artell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Tessmacher misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tessmacher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Artell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artell connects with a leg kick.
Artell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tessmacher on the side of the head.
Oh Tessmacher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessmacher throws out a loose jab but Artell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tessmacher throws an off balance right hand
and Artell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Artell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tessmacher.
Artell scores with a hook to the body. Tessmacher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tessmacher seems to have got his legs back now.
Artell drops Tessmacher with a beautiful combination! Tessmacher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Artell is looking for the KO!
Nice body punch from Artell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artell. Tessmacher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artell scores with a hook to the body. Tessmacher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tessmacher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Artell steps in with a hook that catches Tessmacher right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Artell follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tessmacher looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevon Artell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Oliveira (ranked 3240 p4p, 3863 weight class) and Rashid Atkins (ranked 390 p4p, 430 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincenzo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashid Atkins!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Atkins shoots in.
Rashid Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Rashid Atkins has been cut.
Oliveira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Atkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkins misses the target.
Atkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Oliveira's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Atkins gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Atkins has Oliveira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliveira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vincenzo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Atkins.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Oliveira.
Atkins fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Atkins colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Oliveira as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Atkins is left battered and dazed whilst Oliveira and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Oliveira!
Post fight, Vincenzo Oliveira stared into the camera and said 'Who is next?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papi Chichilla (ranked 3698 p4p, 2787 weight class) and Tiago Tomate (ranked 417 p4p, 348 weight class). Tomate has chosen “Danger! High Voltageâ€, by Electric Six as his entrance music. Tiago Tomate has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papi Chichilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiago Tomate!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chichilla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chichilla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomate's head.
Tomate cracks Chichilla with an open hand slap.
Chichilla connects with the punch.
Chichilla misses with a hook to the body
and Tomate counters with an inside leg kick.
Tomate moves away from the strike by Chichilla.
Tomate moves into the clinch.
Chichilla tries to throw a body punch but Tomate avoids it by throwing Chichilla back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tomate.
Chichilla jumps guard but Tomate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chichilla jumps guard but Tomate stands there with Chichilla around his waist. Chichilla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chichilla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Papi Chichilla has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomate struggles to land a body shot inside as Chichilla controls his hands.
Tomate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tomate.
Tomate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tomate - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chichilla takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tomate is working Chichilla over against the cage.
Tomate lands an elbow that stopped Chichilla in his tracks for a moment.
Tomate struggles to land a body shot inside as Chichilla controls his hands.
Tomate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chichilla jumps guard but Tomate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papi Chichilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomate scores with a hook to the body.
Tomate is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Tomate.
Tomate digs a right hand into Chichilla's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chichilla's gas tank.
Tomate tries to work over Chichilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomate lands a nice elbow.
Chichilla misses with a punch to the body.
Chichilla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tomate.
Tomate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomate cracks Chichilla with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla can't find room to land a body shot as Tomate controls the action.
Chichilla jumps guard but Tomate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomate.
Tomate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomate works on Chichilla's body with a couple of short punches.
Tomate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chichilla is breathing heavily.
Tomate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tomate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tomate scores with a hook to the body.
Chichilla takes a shot to the head.
Chichilla jumps guard but Tomate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tomate.
Tomate is leaning against Chichilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomate lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tomate.
Chichilla takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tomate.
Papi Chichilla's cut is getting worse.
Chichilla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomate lands a shoulder strike.
Tomate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chichilla or not.
Nice body punch from Tomate.
Tomate lands an elbow inside.
Tomate stalls.
Tomate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papi Chichilla's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tomate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Tomate.
Tomate gets through Chichilla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chichilla tries to pull guard but Tomate holds him up against the cage and eventually Chichilla drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomate blocking some punches.
Tomate lands with a light punch inside.
Tomate lands a nice elbow.
Chichilla throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomate.
Tomate is working Chichilla over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tomate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jeez, Papi Chichilla's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice left hand lands by Tomate.
Nice body punch from Tomate - that landed with a thud.
Chichilla takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Papi Chichilla's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tiago Tomate!
After winning the bout, Tiago Tomate thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronze Bomber Chai (ranked 1800 p4p, 2126 weight class) and Randy Big Time (ranked 214 p4p, 254 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronze Bomber Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Big Time!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Time throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a left to the body.
Big Time takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Randy Big Time has been cut.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Big Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a hook
enabling Big Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Time stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
A lazy left from Big Time finds it's target.
It looks like Bronze Bomber Chai has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Time throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Big Time looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Big Time is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Big Time throws a leg kick but Chai moved away.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chai thuds his right hand into Big Time's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Big Time has managed to clinch.
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Time throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Time bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Big Time tries a quick counter leg kick but Chai is wise to it.
Big Time's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Big Time takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Big Time tries to clinch
and Chai counters with a big right hand! Oh Big Time is in trouble here! Chai follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronze Bomber Chai!
Bronze Bomber Chai 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgos Constantinou (ranked 1641 p4p, 4375 weight class) and Levi Mishoes (ranked 219 p4p, 510 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Giorgos Constantinou has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Giorgos Constantinou seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giorgos Constantinou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Mishoes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishoes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mishoes swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Constantinou lands with a hook. Mishoes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Constantinou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Constantinou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mishoes tries to move into range but Constantinou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Constantinou jabs Mishoes right on the nose. Mishoes blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Constantinou.
Mishoes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mishoes is looking to clinch.
Constantinou lands with an uppercut that bounces Mishoes off the cage and back into range.
Mishoes is rocked!
Constantinou forces Mishoes back against the cage and clinches.
Constantinou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Constantinou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mishoes is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantinou finish him?
Constantinou lands a left hand.
Mishoes tries to circle away but Constantinou has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Constantinou creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mishoes with a big uppercut! Mishoes tries to clinch up but Constantinou pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mishoes to the mat! Mishoes covers up and Constantinou unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giorgos Constantinou!
In defeat, Levi Mishoes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came out there to beat em like my wife but it didnt happen'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kruger (ranked 1375 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Marcus Johnson (ranked 189 p4p, 353 weight class). Marcus Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruger fails with the takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Kruger feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Kruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruger won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Kruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson has Kruger pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Kruger works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruger has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johnson doesn't defend quickly enough and Kruger has managed to lock this one up! Can Johnson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kruger on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesse Kruger!
An out of breath Jesse Kruger 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 Jaimie Hopson (ranked 831 p4p, 1364 weight class) and Ngozi Chai (ranked 121 p4p, 186 weight class). Ngozi Chai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jaimie Hopson's chin.
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200
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaimie Hopson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngozi Chai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chai instigates a clinch.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Hopson tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Hopson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopson has him pressed against the cage.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chai working hard to break the clinch.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopson misses with a right hand
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai has Hopson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Hopson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Hopson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Hopson.
Hopson throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai rushes Hopson and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Chai works on Hopson's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chai.
Hopson is breathing heavily.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Hopson's head.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Hopson's ribcage. Hopson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hopson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Hopson blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngozi Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hopson swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopson throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopson misses with a two punch combination.
Chai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hopson drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai moves into range and clinches up with Hopson.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopson is defending well for now.
Chai tries to break free but Hopson pushes him back against the cage.
Chai tries to break the clinch but Hopson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai blocking some punches.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Hopson blocks with his arms.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Chai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai working the clinch nicely. Hopson is working for position but Chai cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hopson crumples up against the cage and Chai lands two more shots before the ref can save Hopson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Ngozi Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jaimie Hopson spoke after the fight, saying 'Another loss to another grappler... Where is that fucking Romero at ? I wanna stand and fight, none of this cuddle bullshit.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 1289 p4p, 3280 weight class) and Dion Smith (ranked 82 p4p, 196 weight class). Smith has chosen Earth, Wind & Fire- Let's Groove as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blonde Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dion Smith!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Brunson moves away and avoids it.
Brunson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Brunson is looking for a counter combo.
Brunson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Brunson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunson shoots in but no luck this time.
Brunson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brunson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brunson won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brunson won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Brunson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith wants to stand but Brunson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Brunson.
Brunson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brunson has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Brunson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Brunson pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Brunson tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Brunson looking for submissions off his back.
Brunson is looking to improve his position.
Brunson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith wants to stand up but Brunson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Brunson is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith prevents Brunson from improving his position.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brunson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brunson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Brunson persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunson fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunson fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Brunson pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brunson.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson moves into full mount!
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Brunson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand up.
Brunson lands a heavy elbow.
Blonde Brunson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Brunson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brunson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Brunson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brunson cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brunson with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brunson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Brunson has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brunson.
Brunson 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.
Brunson is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brunson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brunson looking to finish with strikes here!
Brunson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brunson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Brunson extends the arm and Smith is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blonde Brunson!
Blonde Brunson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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