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NYF 25: Donal vs Daxton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ripley West (ranked 4116 p4p, 4164 weight class) and Kristian Baunegaard (ranked 452 p4p, 458 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ripley West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Baunegaard!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baunegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West gets in close and instigates a clinch.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Baunegaard. Beautiful body shot.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baunegaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West misses with a combination
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baunegaard tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baunegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Baunegaard counters with a nice low kick that buckles West's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baunegaard is looking to clinch.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baunegaard manages to avoid it.
Baunegaard tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from West misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West 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 Baunegaard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baunegaard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
West rushes Baunegaard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baunegaard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
West is trying to break the clinch but Baunegaard is controlling him.
A short uppercut from West.
Baunegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from West.
West seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baunegaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Baunegaard. Those never looked like landing.
Baunegaard throws a series of strikes that have West backpedaling.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baunegaard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West misses the shot to the body.
Baunegaard throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Baunegaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baunegaard breaks the clinch.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baunegaard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baunegaard drops his hands momentarily and West takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
West throws a hook to the side of Baunegaard's head but Baunegaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West throws a low kick, looking for Baunegaard's leg but Baunegaard calmly moves out of range.
Baunegaard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Baunegaard misses.
West rushes Baunegaard and presses him up against the cage.
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Baunegaard has double underhooks.
West misses with some punches.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
West wants to break free but Baunegaard has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baunegaard is trying to break free.
West scores with a nice hook to the head.
West has Baunegaard pushed against the cage.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baunegaard backwards.
Baunegaard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Baunegaard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West misses with a body shot.
Baunegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baunegaard lands a jab-cross combination.
Baunegaard throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
Baunegaard looks winded!
West takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
West throws a combination. Baunegaard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
West forces Baunegaard back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West drives through and clinches with Baunegaard against the cage.
Baunegaard working hard to break the clinch.
West working aggressively here.
West scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baunegaard is trying to break the clinch but West is controlling him.
West stops a takedown attempt from Baunegaard.
West lands an uppercut.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by West.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by West.
Baunegaard breaks the clinch.
Baunegaard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
Baunegaard tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West throws a big counter combination but Baunegaard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
West Throws a clean left jab. West Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Baunegaard's chin! Baunegaard crumbles to the ground and West follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by West!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ripley West!
In his post fight interview, Ripley West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill S Preston (ranked 3305 p4p, 5920 weight class) and Terry Ryan (ranked 406 p4p, 530 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill S Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Ryan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Preston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Preston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Preston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Preston.
A short left from Preston.
Preston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Preston pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan looks winded!
Preston lands a right hand.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Preston lands a nice uppercut.
Preston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Preston lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Preston as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Preston.
Preston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Preston lands a right hand.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Preston works on Ryan's body with a couple of short punches.
Preston digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good body shot from Preston.
A right hook to the body lands for Preston.
Preston scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Preston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Preston lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Preston.
A short left from Preston.
 Ryan is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Preston.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Preston finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Preston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Preston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Preston pushes Ryan against the cage. Preston is working some dirty boxing. Preston pushes off with a quick right hook! Ryan goes down! Ryan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Preston moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill S Preston!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bill S Preston made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Miocic (ranked 2339 p4p, 3379 weight class) and Probert Beukeboom (ranked 279 p4p, 391 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Probert Beukeboom!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beukeboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Beukeboom connects with a right hand. Miocic shakes it off.
Beukeboom lands a jab to Miocic's midsection.
Miocic clinches up against the cage.
Beukeboom lands with a short shot to the head.
Miocic fails to pull guard.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Beukeboom holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beukeboom to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beukeboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom - that landed with a thud.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beukeboom to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Beukeboom.
Miocic is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miocic fails to pull guard.
Beukeboom has had enough of the clinch but Miocic keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miocic.
A shot in the inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beukeboom lands a left hand.
 Miocic is rocked!
Beukeboom lands a body punch.
A short left from Beukeboom.
Oh Miocic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beukeboom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom cracks Miocic with a nice body shot.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Beukeboom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miocic or not.
Beukeboom lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beukeboom drops Miocic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miocic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Beukeboom lands a right hand.
Miocic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beukeboom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beukeboom closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Miocic! Beukeboom dives in looking to finish! Miocic is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Probert Beukeboom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Varban Botev (ranked 2156 p4p, 2123 weight class) and Joey Williams (ranked 273 p4p, 268 weight class). Varban Botev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Varban Botev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Williams!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botev throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Botev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Botev misses with a jab to the body
and Botev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Botev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Botev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Botev misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Botev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams has picked Botev up - he's going for a ride! Williams dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botev is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Botev's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Botev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Botev is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Botev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Botev trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Botev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Botev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Williams puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Botev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams is trying to control. Botev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Botev is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is keen to just control but Botev is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Botev wants to get back to full guard but Williams has mounted him!
Botev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botev is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Botev can't escape the position.
Botev tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Botev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Botev is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Botev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Botev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Botev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Botev blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Botev is keeping the position for now.
Botev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams advances to half guard.
Botev won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Williams is keen to just control but Botev is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Botev is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Botev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Botev misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Botev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Botev's head back.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Botev misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Botev throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botev misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Botev misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Botev misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botev loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Botev throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Botev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams gets caught napping as Botev dives in and scores a takedown. Williams manages to retain guard.
Botev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Botev.
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!
Botev stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botev chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams is trying to keep Botev in close.
Williams controlling the position.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Botev is proving a slippery customer.
Botev won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Botev 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.
Botev stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Botev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Botev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Botev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Joey Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Botev is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Williams passes into half guard.
Botev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Botev keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Botev controlling the position.
Williams trying to control but Botev is working from the bottom.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Botev's head.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Botev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Botev punching to the body, from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Joey Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Botev.
Botev misses with a wild body shot.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Botev shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Botev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botev looking to pass the guard.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Botev is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Botev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams has his foot on Botev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Botev works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams looking to control.
Botev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Botev postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Botev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Botev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Botev stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams trying to control the position.
Botev wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Botev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Botev from controlling successfully.
Botev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Botev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams controlling Botev's posture.
Botev wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams striking off his back.
Botev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Botev landing some decent shots from guard.
Botev trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Varban Botev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Botev 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.
Williams controls Botev momentarily but Botev frees himself.
Botev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Botev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Botev throws a big right hand that misses.
Botev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping full guard, as Botev tries to pass.
Botev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Botev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Botev from controlling successfully.
Botev throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Botev's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Williams trying to control but Botev is working from the bottom.
Botev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Botev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Botev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Varban Botev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Casteel (ranked 2457 p4p, 3286 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 317 p4p, 402 weight class). The key to victory for Dorian Casteel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dorian Casteel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casteel throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Case drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Casteel defends it well.
Casteel stalks Case and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Case's face. Case staggers backwards, shaken.
Case shoots and misses
and Casteel counters with a nice uppercut.
Casteel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Case walks into a straight right hand from Casteel.
Casteel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Case momentarily.
Casteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Casteel connects with a right hand. Case shakes it off.
Case on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Casteel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Case swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Case changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Casteel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Casteel.
Case shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Casteel wants to get back to his feet.
Case is trying for a kimura here. Casteel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Case wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Case!
Our winner, Justin Case, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greggory Silalahi (ranked 2110 p4p, 2893 weight class) and Jamie Webb (ranked 183 p4p, 177 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jamie Webb was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greggory Silalahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Webb!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb slips under a jab from Silalahi.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Silalahi catches Webb right on the button with a cross.
Silalahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Webb wants to slow Silalahi down by chopping away at his legs.
Webb rushes Silalahi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Silalahi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Webb swings wildly with an uppercut but Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silalahi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Webb throws a low kick, looking for Silalahi's leg but Silalahi calmly moves out of range.
Silalahi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Webb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Webb throws a lazy uppercut
and Silalahi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silalahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webb is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webb slips under a jab.
Webb misses with a hook to the body
and Silalahi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silalahi stuns Webb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silalahi scores with the left hand. Webb knows he should have avoided that one.
Webb is rocked!
 It looks like Jamie Webb has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Silalahi comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Webb falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Webb was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greggory Silalahi!
An out of breath Greggory Silalahi 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Morril (ranked 3171 p4p, 2117 weight class) and Bruno Adams (ranked 388 p4p, 281 weight class). Sam Morril could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruno Adams 's chin.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Morril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Adams !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morril scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morril swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morril throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams ! But no joy.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morril.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morril.
Morril throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adams .
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Morril tries to tie him up.
Morril throws a head punch that misses.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morril backwards.
Adams pulls guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Morril from controlling successfully.
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morril showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morril knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adams on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Morril from controlling successfully.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morril doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morril manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morril stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morril 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.
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams has his foot on Morril's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morril works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morril trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morril pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morril is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morril got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morril has managed to get both his arms back between Adams 's legs - danger averted.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morril doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morril manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morril defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams keeping full guard, as Morril tries to pass.
Adams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morril stacks Adams on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morril!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Morril wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morril wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams is still trying to improve position.
Adams sneaks back into half guard.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Morril not doing much here.
Morril is pressing down on Adams 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adams is holding on for now.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Morril sits in half guard.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morril pulls his head out easily.
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morril looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morril continues to stall.
Morril is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Adams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morril moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morril swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Morril lands a jab-cross combination.
Morril takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morril wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bruno Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Adams 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.
Morril has his hands on Adams 's head, controlling the position.
Adams stops Morril from standing up.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morril looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morril looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morril!
Morril tries to move into full mount but can't pass Adams 's legs.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Morril tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Morril wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morril's best efforts.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morril works his way into full mount!
Morril can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to reverse the position but Morril maintains control.
Adams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Morril has control of the leg.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morril pulls his head out easily.
Adams tries to roll over but Morril keeps him under control.
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morril moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
Morril trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
Adams manages to get back to half guard.
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morril has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams has his foot on Morril's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morril works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morril defends it easily.
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morril defends well.
Morril looking to pass the guard.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morril defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morril wants to get up but he can't break Adams 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morril seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morril trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morril gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Morril defends easily.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Morril from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruno Adams 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!
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morril swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Adams .
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morril tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Morril trying to hold on to Adams 's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Morril on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morril tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morril tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morril wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adams is continuing to stall.
Morril is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams .
Adams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morril has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morril is looking to control Adams 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morril avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morril is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adams controlling the action here.
Adams has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morril defend it? Adams steps over the head and cranks it - Morril is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Adams !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Adams !
Bruno Adams very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Simons (ranked 958 p4p, 2028 weight class) and Bobojo Makoba (ranked 118 p4p, 248 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Simons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simons misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Makoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simons doesn't seem phased though.
 It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Makoba has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Makoba ducks under a wild hook from Simons.
Simons throws a shot from downtown. Makoba moves away and avoids it.
Simons misses with a hook. Makoba ducked under it nicely.
Makoba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Simons.
A left lands for Simons.
It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simons to score with a decent uppercut.
Makoba scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makoba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makoba throws out the jab.
Simons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makoba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makoba throws a series of punches but Simons avoids them all with ease.
Simons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makoba.
Nice uppercut lands for Makoba. That snapped Simons's head back.
Makoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simons.
Simons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simons throws a hook but Makoba blocks it.
Makoba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simons misses with a straight right.
Makoba staying out of range there.
Simons looks to land a left hand but Makoba moved out of range nicely.
Simons misses the shot to the body.
Makoba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simons.
Makoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simons lunges at Makoba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makoba's hand.
Makoba throws an off balance right hand
and Simons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons throws a looping overhand right but Makoba ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simons momentarily.
Russ Simons's cut is getting worse.
Makoba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simons.
The fighters circling - Simons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makoba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makoba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makoba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makoba tries to clinch up.
Simons cracks Makoba with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simons has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Makoba to stand back up!
Makoba is rocked!
That has opened up Bobojo Makoba's cut even more.
Simons loads up on a big right hand but Makoba slips the punch.
Makoba is still on wobbly legs! Can Simons finish him?
Simons connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Makoba out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Simons!
Our winner, Russ Simons, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daud Yordan (ranked 665 p4p, 845 weight class) and Joanderson Ribeiro (ranked 48 p4p, 62 weight class). Ribeiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tropkillaz-Gorilla kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joanderson Ribeiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joanderson Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yordan throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Yordan.
As Yordan backs off Ribeiro throws a huge counter combo but Yordan manages to avoid it all.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro with the counter takedown but Yordan avoids it easily.
Yordan's corner calls for a 1-2. Yordan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Yordan avoids it with no problem.
Ribeiro darts in looking for a takedown but Yordan gets double underhooks and turns Ribeiro into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ribeiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Yordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribeiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Yordan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.
Yordan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yordan misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Yordan dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Yordan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yordan is pawing at Ribeiro, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Ribeiro's nose. Ribeiro is badly hurt! Yordan pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Ribeiro tries desperately to hold on but Yordan is relentless in his assault! As Ribeiro receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Yordan away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Daud Yordan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elwyn Donal (ranked 296 p4p, 1096 weight class) and Euan Daxton (ranked 47 p4p, 162 weight class). Daxton has chosen Mr Brightside as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Elwyn Donal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Euan Daxton!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donal lands a really nice looking cross but Daxton seems unphased.
It looks like Euan Daxton has been cut.
Donal misses the shot to the body.
Donal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daxton.
Donal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Donal's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooh!!! Daxton has knocked Donal down with a huge combo! Daxton steps away and waves a wobbly Donal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Elwyn Donal has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donal moves into the clinch.
Donal swings wildly with an uppercut but Daxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donal scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Donal fails to land.
Daxton manages to break the clinch.
Daxton keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daxton scores with a nice strike.
Daxton tries to keep at a distance but Donal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Donal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daxton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donal.
Donal scores with a shoulder strike.
Donal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daxton backwards.
A body shot lands from Donal.
A short body shot lands from Donal as the two fighters clinch.
Daxton looks winded!
Daxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daxton's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Donal as the two fighters clinch.
Donal lands a hook that snaps the head of Daxton backwards.
Donal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elwyn Donal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Donal tenderised Daxton's leg. Daxton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donal moves out of range as Daxton throws a body kick.
and Donal counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Daxton! He's just covering up as Donal starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal retains his light heavyweight title!
Elwyn Donal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Euan Daxton had this to say: 'I'd like to thank my opponent for stepping in here with me. It was an honour to eat his punches.'.
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