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NYF 33: Mendez vs Simons 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Tavares (ranked 3775 p4p, 4049 weight class) and Thiago Teixeira (ranked 253 p4p, 263 weight class). Jesus Tavares 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teixeira needs to keep his hands up - Tavares had a free shot at his head there.
Tavares stuns Teixeira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teixeira throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tavares. Teixeira shrugs it off though.
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teixeira throws a body kick that misses.
Teixeira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teixeira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Teixeira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Teixeira misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares.
Tavares scores with a body shot.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tavares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Tavares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Teixeira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teixeira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teixeira throws a low kick, looking for Tavares's leg but Tavares calmly moves out of range.
Tavares clobbers Teixeira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares thows a body kick. Teixeira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tavares misses with a few strikes there.
Tavares jabs at Teixeira's body.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Tavares gets a clinch.
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teixeira has time to react.
Teixeira throws a leg kick but Tavares moved away.
Tavares moves into range and clinches up with Teixeira.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Tavares lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Teixeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teixeira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares moves into the clinch.
Tavares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Teixeira uses from the top position.
Tavares seems keen to control Teixeira's posture.
Tavares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Teixeira is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tavares has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Teixeira is looking to defend but Tavares has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Teixeira! Tavares pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Teixeira taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesus Tavares!
Jesus Tavares 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 Hideo Tokoro (ranked 4107 p4p, 3591 weight class) and Khawhi Tyson (ranked 490 p4p, 439 weight class). Tokoro's entrance music is Blksmiith - Gore-Tex Covers my Soul. A fine choice. Tyson has chosen Doomsday- Juice WRLD & Cordae as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideo Tokoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khawhi Tyson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Tyson is predictable there
and Tokoro counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tokoro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tokoro slips a straight right by Tyson.
Tokoro lands a body shot.
Tokoro gets a clinch.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokoro controls his hands.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tokoro lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Tokoro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokoro.
A body shot lands from Tokoro.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokoro.
Tyson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tokoro scores with a hook to the body.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tokoro won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Tokoro.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Tokoro is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro lands with a right to the head.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Tokoro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tokoro won't allow it.
Tyson tries to circle away but Tokoro has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Tokoro is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokoro.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Tokoro has him pressed against the cage.
Tokoro prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson tries to break free but Tokoro pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Tokoro.
Tokoro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tokoro won't allow it.
Tokoro has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Tokoro is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Tokoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tokoro has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tokoro just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Tokoro is controlling the position.
Tokoro lands with a right to the head.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Tokoro holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyson drops back down to his feet.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khawhi Tyson.
A body shot lands from Tokoro.
Tyson looks winded!
Tyson jumps guard but Tokoro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tokoro lands a body shot.
Tokoro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right hand to the body from Tokoro.
Tokoro is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokoro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro lands a body shot.
Tokoro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokoro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
A short body shot lands from Tokoro as the two fighters clinch.
Tokoro works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokoro.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Tokoro.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokoro.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tokoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokoro lands with a right to the head.
Tokoro lands an uppercut.
Tokoro lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Tokoro - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Tokoro - that landed with a thud.
Tokoro lands a left hand.
Tokoro digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokoro digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tokoro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tokoro is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tokoro pushes Tyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Tokoro.
Tokoro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tokoro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tokoro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tokoro as the two fighters clinch.
Tokoro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
Tokoro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
Tokoro scores with a hook to the body.
Tokoro works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tokoro lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokoro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokoro.
A nice left hand lands by Tokoro.
Still in the clinch, Tokoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokoro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tokoro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Tokoro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tokoro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tokoro has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
Tokoro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tokoro pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokoro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Tokoro.
Tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokoro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokoro.
Tokoro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
 Tyson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokoro walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tokoro has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tokoro pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokoro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tokoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tokoro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tokoro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tokoro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short left from Tokoro.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokoro.
Tokoro lands a body punch.
Tokoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hideo Tokoro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tokoro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Tokoro.
Tokoro gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokoro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tyson with a big uppercut! Tyson tries to clinch up but Tokoro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tyson to the mat! Tyson covers up and Tokoro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hideo Tokoro!
A relieved looking Hideo Tokoro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joanderson Ribeiro (ranked 2064 p4p, 2446 weight class) and Homas Oleman (ranked 256 p4p, 297 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Tropkillaz-Gorilla. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joanderson Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homas Oleman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oleman wants to clinch.
Ribeiro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oleman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ribeiro is in Oleman's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Oleman is working away.
Ribeiro has an Americana. Oleman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ribeiro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ribeiro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 2242 p4p, 4136 weight class) and Killua Zoldyck (ranked 293 p4p, 494 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Killua Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoldyck misses with a hook.
Python throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Python, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoldyck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Python finds it's way round the side to connect with Zoldyck's head.
Zoldyck throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Zoldyck misses with a body kick.
Python fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zoldyck slips a straight right by Python.
Zoldyck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Zoldyck misses with a body shot.
Zoldyck misses with a low kick.
Zoldyck misses with a looping left.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python throws a lazy right hand but Zoldyck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Python throws a leg kick which misses Zoldyck's front leg but catches the back leg as Zoldyck tries to avoid it.
Zoldyck lunges at Python with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Python's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoldyck. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Python on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zoldyck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Python at a distance.
Zoldyck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Python finds it's target.
A big left from Zoldyck misses.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.
Python throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Python checks a leg kick.
Python paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Python throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoldyck follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zoldyck throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoldyck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Python misses with a wild body shot.
Python fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Python. That's going to slow Zoldyck down.
Python takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zoldyck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Python is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut. Python saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck slips under a jab from Python.
Zoldyck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Python with a body shot.
Zoldyck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Python throws a front kick that sends Zoldyck stumbling back into the cage.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoldyck only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Python scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Zoldyck misses.
Zoldyck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zoldyck misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Zoldyck lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zoldyck tries to land a leg kick but Python saw it coming and moves away.
Python was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python checks the leg kick.
Python went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zoldyck misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Zoldyck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyck misses with a hook.
Python tries to land a front kick but Zoldyck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Python connects with a crisp jab.
Python avoids the head kick by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Python with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Python uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zoldyck has time to react.
Zoldyck looks to land a body kick but Python moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Killua Zoldyck will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zoldyck avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Zoldyck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Python changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoldyck takes one to the side of the head.
Henry Python is winning the standup battle so far.
Zoldyck blocks the body kick.
Zoldyck thinks about the counter body kick.
Zoldyck blocks the body kick.
Zoldyck throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Python takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
A jab from Zoldyck misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoldyck throws out a counter right but Python avoids it with no problem.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zoldyck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Python with a nice calf kick.
Python avoids the body shot from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws out a powerful jab.
Zoldyck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Python connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoldyck scrambles back to his feet.
Zoldyck throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Zoldyck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Python.
Python throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zoldyck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoldyck checks a low kick from Python.
A swing and a miss from Zoldyck.
Python wants to land a leg kick but Zoldyck is out of range.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.
Zoldyck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Python with a body shot.
A big left from Python misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoldyck.
Python walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zoldyck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zoldyck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Python finds it's target.
Python misses with a straight left.
Zoldyck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Zoldyck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python misses with a looping right.
Zoldyck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoldyck avoids the head kick by Python.
Zoldyck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zoldyck has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Python.
Python slips under a jab.
Python uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoldyck.
Nice uppercut lands for Python. That snapped Zoldyck's head back.
Python turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zoldyck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zoldyck throws a series of punches but Python moves out of range.
Zoldyck misses with a lunging right hand
and Python counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoldyck throws a sloppy body shot
and Python counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Python cracks Zoldyck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoldyck throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Zoldyck.
A low kick from Python is predictable there
and Zoldyck counters with a single leg into guard. Python didn't expect that.
Zoldyck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Python wants to get back to his feet but Zoldyck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zoldyck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Python looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Python looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Python!
Zoldyck felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zoldyck wants to control but Python postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zoldyck looks for the body kick but Python saw that one coming.
Zoldyck jabs Python to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Python misses.
Python moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zoldyck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the liver by Zoldyck. Beautiful body shot.
Python misses with a body shot.
Python misses with a double jab.
Zoldyck misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Python.
Python looks to land a combination. Zoldyck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoldyck throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python throws a solid leg kick but Zoldyck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Python.
Some wild striking there from Python.
Zoldyck's corner calls for a 1-2. Zoldyck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Python walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Python throws a nice head kick!
Zoldyck lands a jab to the nose.
Zoldyck misses with a low kick.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoldyck throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck misses the body punch
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Zoldyck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zoldyck.
Python scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Python.
Python takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zoldyck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Python throws a big counter combination but Zoldyck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Python scores with a nice strike.
Python misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoldyck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zoldyck lands with a nice body punch.
Zoldyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoldyck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Python defends it well.
Zoldyck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zoldyck scores with the left hand. Python knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Zoldyck misses
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Python lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoldyck digs a good hook to Python's body.
Zoldyck throws a big shot that misses.
Python goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python throws out a powerful jab.
Zoldyck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Python scores with the left hand. Zoldyck knows he should have avoided that one.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Python.
Zoldyck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Python counters with a solid body kick.
Python fails to land with a series of punches.
Python throws a nice looking combination but Zoldyck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Zoldyck.
Python lands with a kick to the temple. Zoldyck shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Python.
I think Python has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill S Preston (ranked 2220 p4p, 2152 weight class) and Klaas Jan Tijhoff (ranked 272 p4p, 265 weight class). Bill S Preston had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tijhoff throws a lazy uppercut
and Preston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Preston connects with a body shot that sends Tijhoff's belly button to the back.
Preston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tijhoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Preston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Klaas Jan Tijhoff has been cut.
Preston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tijhoff.
Tijhoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Preston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tijhoff doesn't seem bothered though.
Tijhoff walks into a straight right hand from Preston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tijhoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Preston cracks Tijhoff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Preston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tijhoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Tijhoff looks to move away, Preston throws a big counter combo but Tijhoff just gets out of the way.
Oooooh!!! Preston has knocked Tijhoff down with a huge combo! Preston steps away and waves a wobbly Tijhoff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tijhoff is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston drops Tijhoff with a huge uppercut! Tijhoff drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Preston is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill S Preston!
Bill S Preston made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Bellavia (ranked 2517 p4p, 2866 weight class) and Money Pacman (ranked 172 p4p, 191 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Bellavia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Money Pacman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacman scores with a nice strike.
Pacman lands with a straight right. Bellavia didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Pacman.
Bellavia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bellavia digs a good hook to Pacman's body.
Pacman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pacman's coach down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pacman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pacman staying out of range there.
Bellavia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bellavia throws a big shot that misses.
As Bellavia backs off Pacman throws a huge counter combo but Bellavia manages to avoid it all.
Jab, jab by Bellavia - just one landing.
Money Pacman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellavia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pacman ducks under a wild hook from Bellavia.
Pacman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bellavia.
Bellavia misses with a body shot.
Bellavia catches Pacman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pacman misses with a straight right.
Pacman slips a straight right by Bellavia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellavia lands with a good body shot.
Bellavia ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Pacman works the jab nicely.
Bellavia throws a sloppy body shot
and Pacman counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellavia.
Bellavia misses with a right hand
and Bellavia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bellavia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bellavia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacman moves away.
Bellavia misses with an uppercut. Pacman saw that one coming.
Pacman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pacman lands with an uppercut that bounces Bellavia off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Pacman.
Bellavia misses with a lunging right hand
and Pacman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pacman.
Bellavia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pacman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bellavia looks to land a left hand but Pacman moved out of range nicely.
Bellavia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Pacman.
Pacman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bellavia lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Money Pacman has been cut.
Bellavia misses with an uppercut.
Pacman staying out of range there.
Pacman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bellavia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bellavia.
Bellavia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pacman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacman blocks a jab.
Bellavia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Pacman misses.
Pacman looks to land a right hand but Bellavia moved out of range.
It looked like Bellavia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pacman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman staying out of range there.
Pacman clinches with his opponent.
Pacman breaks the clinch.
Bellavia misses with a looping right.
Bellavia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pacman counters with a straight right hand.
Bellavia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pacman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacman works the jab nicely.
Bellavia lands a jab to Pacman's midsection.
Pacman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bellavia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pacman.
Bellavia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bellavia slips a straight right by Pacman.
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!
Bellavia throws an off balance right hand
and Bellavia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bellavia blocks a jab.
Bellavia throws an overhand right that lands on Pacman's shoulder, as Pacman tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Pacman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pacman misses with a right hand
and Bellavia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bellavia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bellavia cracks a nice hook into Pacman's ribs.
A jab from Bellavia misses.
Pacman throws an overhand right that lands on Bellavia's shoulder, as Bellavia tries to avoid the shot.
Bellavia walks into a left hand.
Bellavia throws an overhand right that lands on Pacman's shoulder, as Pacman tries to avoid the shot.
Bellavia just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellavia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacman.
Pacman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pacman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bellavia's head backwards.
Bellavia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Pacman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pacman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bellavia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacman connects with a right hand. Bellavia shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacman misses the body punch
and Bellavia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bellavia.
Bellavia sizes up Pacman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Money Pacman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Money Pacman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good exchange - Bellavia coming out on top.
Pacman throws a hook but Bellavia blocks it.
Bellavia throws an overhand right that lands on Pacman's shoulder, as Pacman tries to avoid the shot.
Pacman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacman misses with a hook to the body
and Bellavia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacman 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.
Pacman avoids the body shot from Bellavia.
A little jabbing left from Pacman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Pacman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pacman connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Pacman there.
Bellavia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bellavia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Money Pacman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Pacman - just one landing.
Pacman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bellavias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Bellavia does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman cracks Bellavia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pacman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacman.
Donk. Pacman catches Bellavia right on the button with a cross.
Bellavia throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacman.
Pacman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellavia.
Pacman throws a hook but Bellavia avoids it easily.
Pacman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellavia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pacman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacman cracks Bellavia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pacman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellavia connects with a body shot that sends Pacman's belly button to the back.
Bellavia moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacman walks into a stiff left hand from Bellavia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellavia. Pacman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellavia slips a jab from Pacman.
Pacman slips a jab from Bellavia.
Pacman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Pacman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bellavia lands a jab to the head.
Pacman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacman wants to clinch but Bellavia slips to the side
and Bellavia counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pacman misses with an uppercut
and Bellavia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bellavia lands with a nice body punch.
Pacman misses with a straight left.
Bellavia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Bellavia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pacman misses with a left hand
enabling Bellavia to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacman slips under a jab from Bellavia.
Pacman scores with a nice strike.
Bellavia throws a lazy uppercut
and Pacman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pacman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Bellavia misses its intended target.
Pacman lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Bellavia. That snapped Pacman's head back.
Bellavia slips a jab from Pacman.
Pacman looks to land a left hand but Bellavia moved out of range nicely.
Pacman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bellavia.
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!
Pacman drives through and clinches with Bellavia against the cage.
Bellavia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pacman breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellavia connects with the punch.
Bellavia lands with a nice body punch.
Pacman misses with an uppercut. Bellavia saw that one coming.
Bellavia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacman slips under a jab from Bellavia.
Pacman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Pacman misses.
Pacman throws a hook but Bellavia avoids it easily.
Pacman ducks under a wild hook from Bellavia.
Pacman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pacman blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacman throws a hook to the side of Bellavia's head but Bellavia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bellavia loads up on a big right hand but Pacman slips the punch.
Pacman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacman misses with a right hand
and Bellavia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Money Pacman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Money Pacman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bellavia avoids the body shot from Pacman.
Pacman slips a jab from Bellavia.
Bellavia throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacman.
Bellavia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellavia. Pacman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Pacman.
Bellavia scores with a body shot.
Pacman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellavia throws out the jab.
Bellavia misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Bellavia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacman takes one to the side of the head.
Bellavia moves forwards but Pacman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bellavia missing with a left hand there. Pacman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bellavia missing with a left hand there. Pacman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Pacman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellavia misses with a left hand
and Pacman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Pacman.
Bellavia lands a nice shot that snaps Pacman's head back.
Bellavia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bellavia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacman.
It seemed like Pacman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pacman scores with a decent looking hook.
Pacman missing with a left hand there. Bellavia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacman scores with a nice right hand.
Bellavia misses the shot to the body.
Pacman slips a straight right by Bellavia.
Bellavia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Bellavia is rocked!
Pacman avoids the body shot from Bellavia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellavia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bellavia lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Bellavia misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pacman! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellavia lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Pacman. Beautiful body shot.
Bellavia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bellavia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pacman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bellavia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pacman works the jab nicely.
Pacman wants to clinch up but Bellavia keeps it at a distance.
Pacman throws a looping overhand right but Bellavia ducks down to avoid it.
Bellavia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bellavia misses with a looping right.
Pacman throws a lazy right hand but Bellavia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bellavia throws out a loose jab but Pacman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacman lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bellavia misses with a looping right.
Pacman throws a hook but Bellavia blocks it.
Pacman misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellavia. Pacman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellavia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bellavia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pacman misses the jab.
Bellavia scores with a hook.
Pacman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pacman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bellavia has time to react.
Pacman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellavia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacman.
Bellavia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacman clobbers Bellavia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bellavia throws a looping overhand right but Pacman ducks down to avoid it.
Pacman moves out of range as Bellavia strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pacman moves away from the strike by Bellavia.
Bellavia walks into a stiff left hand from Pacman.
Pacman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bellavias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Bellavia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bellavia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pacman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bellavia missing with a left hand there. Pacman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bellavia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacman cracks Bellavia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pacman looks to land a combination but Bellavia avoids it well.
Bellavia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellavia moves away from the strike by Pacman.
Pacman throws a looping overhand right but Bellavia ducks down to avoid it.
Money Pacman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellavia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Money Pacman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Money Pacman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Sharpe (ranked 808 p4p, 2748 weight class) and Valentin Adamovic (ranked 101 p4p, 318 weight class). Valentin Adamovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Donovan Sharpe's chin.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Adamovic!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sharpe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Adamovic.
Sharpe gets a takedown into half guard.
Adamovic is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Adamovic has his hands clasped together around Sharpe's back. He's all about the action.
Sharpe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic wants to get back to full guard.
Adamovic wants to get back to his feet.
Adamovic is looking to get back to full guard here but Sharpe has managed to pass to side control instead.
Adamovic can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic looking for a sweep but Sharpe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sharpe misses with a head shot.
Adamovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sharpe trying to control but Adamovic is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Sharpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Adamovic tries to hold on but Sharpe postures up.
Adamovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sharpe with a couple of short strikes.
Adamovic blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic is looking to improve his position but Sharpe isn't that keen on the idea.
Adamovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sharpe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharpe throwing shots but Adamovic is blocking nicely.
Sharpe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adamovic is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharpe working Adamovic over with strikes.
Adamovic is looking to escape.
Adamovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Sharpe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Ground and pound from Sharpe.
Adamovic trying to hold on to Sharpe's head to control him but Sharpe postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe working over Adamovic with some ground and pound. Adamovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Sharpe.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Adamovic dodges it nicely.
Adamovic trying to control but Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe is trying to control. Adamovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Adamovic dodges it nicely.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamovic's head.
Sharpe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adamovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adamovic.
Sharpe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adamovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharpe manages to get himself to full guard.
Sharpe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharpe looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharpe, not yet.
Adamovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adamovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sharpe's guard.
Sharpe 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Sharpe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharpe.
Sharpe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adamovic rushes Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sharpe wants a takedown but no success here.
Sharpe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharpe blocking some punches.
Adamovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sharpe can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharpe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adamovic after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharpe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic has Sharpe pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Adamovic.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamovic can do to turn this around?
Sharpe blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharpe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adamovic can't fight it off and eventually Sharpe manages to take the fight to the floor. Adamovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe landing with the ground and pound.
Sharpe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adamovic is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adamovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
Adamovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Sharpe from advancing position.
Sharpe throwing shots but Adamovic is blocking nicely.
Adamovic wants to get back to full guard.
Adamovic manages to get to full guard.
Adamovic 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adamovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamovic, not yet.
Sharpe cracks Adamovic with a solid left hand.
Sharpe lands a couple of digs.
Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe is working Adamovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sharpe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamovic looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adamovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adamovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adamovic is pulling down on Sharpe's head to control his posture.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
Adamovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sharpe distracts Adamovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adamovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe distracts Adamovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adamovic has momentary wrist control but Sharpe slips an elbow through the middle.
Adamovic is controlling Sharpe's posture.
Adamovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adamovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adamovic controlling the position.
Sharpe wants to pass the guard but Adamovic is keeping the position.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adamovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adamovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adamovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sharpe's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Sharpe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharpe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamovic.
Adamovic lunges at Sharpe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sharpe's hand.
Sharpe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adamovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sharpe scrambles back to his feet.
Sharpe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adamovic throws out the jab.
Adamovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sharpe gets a takedown into half guard.
Adamovic is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Adamovic dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Sharpe there.
Adamovic wants to improve his position but Sharpe is controlling well.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamovic's head.
Well, if Sharpe 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.
Adamovic is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sharpe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sharpe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adamovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sharpe is thwarting Adamovic's attempts to control the position.
Adamovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sharpe prevents Adamovic from improving his position.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valentin Adamovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharpe is working away from the top position though.
Sharpe is nestled in close to Adamovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adamovic gets full guard.
Adamovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adamovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Donovan Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adamovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sharpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adamovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sharpe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adamovic is pulling down on Sharpe's head. It's preventing any offense from Sharpe, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamovic.
Sharpe lands with a good body shot.
Adamovic throws a hook but Sharpe blocks it.
Adamovic throws a shot to the body.
Adamovic throws a hook to the side of Sharpe's head but Sharpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donovan Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharpe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adamovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Adamovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Sharpe working some strikes from top position.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharpe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adamovic 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.
Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adamovic striking off his back but it's not causing Sharpe any problems.
Sharpe works over Adamovic with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamovic is trying to keep Sharpe in close.
Sharpe scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adamovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sharpe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adamovic's head.
Donovan Sharpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adamovic keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sharpe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Sharpe!
An out of breath Donovan Sharpe 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 Brandon Cillian (ranked 1027 p4p, 2331 weight class) and Steel Adams (ranked 137 p4p, 282 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Cillian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steel Adams!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cillian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cillian.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cillian circles away.
Cillian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.
It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cillian throws out the jab.
Adams connects with a single shot there.
Cillian throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cillian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Cillian's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Cillian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cillian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cillian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams tries to clinch but Cillian moves out of range.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams rushes Cillian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cillian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adams lands a right hand.
Cillian blocking some punches.
Cillian misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Adams.
Cillian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams lands a right hand.
Cillian has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Cillian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cillian tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Cillian controls his hands.
Cillian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
Adams prevents Cillian from breaking the clinch.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cillian tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Cillian lands a body shot.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Cillian avoiding damage.
Cillian pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cillian lands a shoulder strike.
Cillian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Cillian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cillian tries to circle away but Adams has him pinned against the cage.
Cillian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cillian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Adams.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Cillian avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cillian has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Cillian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Cillian misses with some punches.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cillian fails to land.
Adams prevents Cillian from breaking the clinch.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Adams.
Cillian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Cillian backwards.
Cillian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
Cillian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams prevents Cillian from breaking the clinch.
Cillian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cillian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Cillian blocks a body shot from Adams.
Cillian misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Cillian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams slips under a jab from Cillian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Cillian keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams tries to clinch there but Cillian circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cillian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cillian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cillian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cillian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cillian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Cillian pushes him off.
It looked like Cillian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cillian keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cillian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cillian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cillian tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cillian is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Cillian into the cage.
Cillian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cillian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Cillian pushes him off.
It looked like Cillian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adams wants to clinch up but Cillian keeps it at a distance.
Adams checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
Adams moves to clinch but Cillian breaks away
and Cillian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Cillian misses.
Adams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adams tries to clinch but Cillian is having none of it.
A jab from Adams finds it's way through Cillian's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cillian keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams throws a right hand that Cillian ducks under and follows up with a left that Cillian also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Cillian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cillian misses with a hook.
Adams tries to clinch but Cillian is having none of it.
Adams throws out a powerful jab.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Cillian pushes him off.
Cillian throws out a leg kick but Adams moves out of range and Cillian only half commits.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cillian circles away.
Cillian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cillian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cillian looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Cillian scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
Adams wants to clinch up but Cillian keeps it at a distance.
Cillian misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch
and Cillian counters with a stiff right hand.
Cillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams wants to clinch
and Cillian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cillian swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams has Cillian up against the cage in a clinch.
Cillian stalls.
Cillian working aggressively here.
Steel Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cillian blocking some punches.
Cillian pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Cillian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cillian misses with a low kick.
Cillian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cillian looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cillian.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to clinch but Cillian is having none of it.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Cillian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cillian misses with a low kick as Adams jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cillian misses with a looping left.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Cillian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cillian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams blocks a jab.
Cillian missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cillian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Brandon Cillian has been cut.
Cillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
A nice side step and Adams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cillian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams wants to clinch up but Cillian keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Cillian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cillian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cillian loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Cillian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams wants to clinch up but Cillian keeps it at a distance.
Cillian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams is looking to clinch but Cillian is avoiding it.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams lands with a right hand.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cillian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cillian throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Cillian throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Adams is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cillian misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Cillian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Cillian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adams wants to clinch up but Cillian keeps it at a distance.
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Cillian in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cillian.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams digs a right hand into Cillian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cillian's gas tank.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cillian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adams tries a body shot but Cillian blocks it.
Come on Cillian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cillian can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Cillian is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cillian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cillian has Adams pushed against the cage.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Cillian backwards.
Cillian blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cillian is rocked!
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Cillian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cillian's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cillian drops to his knees and Adams pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
Our winner, Steel Adams, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Braccianti (ranked 1806 p4p, 2360 weight class) and Bobojo Makoba (ranked 214 p4p, 273 weight class). Bobojo Makoba will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mauro Braccianti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braccianti tries to clinch up but Makoba circles away and keeps his distance.
Makoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Braccianti off the cage and back into range.
Makoba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Braccianti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makoba lands a jab.
It looks like Mauro Braccianti has been cut.
Makoba sends Braccianti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Makoba is motioning to the referee to let Braccianti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Braccianti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makoba connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Braccianti out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mendez (ranked 281 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Russ Simons (ranked 39 p4p, 146 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Simons!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Simons looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range.
Simons throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Simons.
Simons cracks Mendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Simons.
Mendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mendez glances at the clock... BAM! Simons nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mendez crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mendez is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Simons!
After winning the bout, Russ Simons 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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