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HRL21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Troika Tercero (ranked 4324 p4p, 2763 weight class) and Luiz Carboza (ranked 411 p4p, 317 weight class). Troika Tercero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Troika Tercero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Carboza!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tercero just misses with a punch to the body.
Tercero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tercero throws a body shot but no joy.
Carboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carboza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carboza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tercero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tercero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tercero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carboza manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tercero. Carboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tercero. Carboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tercero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tercero tests Carboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carboza tries to close the distance and clinch but Tercero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carboza tries to close the distance and clinch but Tercero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carboza tries to clinch but Tercero moves out of range.
Tercero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carboza with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tercero misses with a hook. Carboza ducked under it nicely.
Carboza tries to clinch up.
Troika Tercero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tercero misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carboza is looking to clinch but Tercero is avoiding it.
Carboza tries to close the distance and clinch but Tercero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carboza avoids the body shot from Tercero.
Tercero throws a hook but Carboza blocks it.
Tercero misses with a straight right.
Tercero lands a glancing blow to the side of Carboza's head.
A big right from Tercero misses.
Tercero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tercero misses with a looping left.
Tercero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carboza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Carboza tenderised Tercero's leg. Tercero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carboza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tercero throws out the jab.
Carboza fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carboza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Tercero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tercero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tercero misses with a looping left.
Carboza raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tercero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tercero lands a nice hook to Carboza's body. Carboza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tercero misses with a hook.
Tercero jabs Carboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tercero misses with a straight left.
Carboza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carboza is looking to clinch.
Tercero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carboza is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Tercero. Beautiful body shot.
Tercero lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Tercero.
Tercero throws out a powerful jab.
Tercero takes a swing at Carboza's ribcage but misses.
Tercero misses with a hook. Carboza ducked under it nicely.
Carboza tries to clinch up but Tercero circles away and keeps his distance.
Carboza tries to clinch but Tercero is having none of it.
Carboza takes one to the side of the head.
Tercero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carboza sprawling to the canvas! Carboza rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tercero finish him?!
 Carboza is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carboza wants to clinch.
Carboza is still on wobbly legs! Can Tercero finish him?
Tercero works Carboza's body with a nice hook.
Carboza seems to have recovered his senses.
Carboza looks winded!
Carboza tries to clinch there but Tercero circles away.
Carboza moves in looking to clinch but Tercero pushes him off.
Tercero takes a swing at Carboza's ribcage but misses.
Tercero misses with a body shot.
Carboza doesn't manage to clinch there - Tercero circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tercero misses the target.
Tercero misses with a straight left.
Carboza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tercero lands a nice looking body shot.
Carboza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tercero.
Carboza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tercero misses with a wild body shot.
Carboza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tercero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tercero misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tercero, as that shot connected.
Tercero cracks Carboza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tercero has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Carboza to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tercero lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Carboza falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tercero dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troika Tercero!
Troika Tercero was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ripp Colton (ranked 2290 p4p, 5520 weight class) and Mawunyo Kato (ranked 110 p4p, 208 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ripp Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mawunyo Kato!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colton rushes Kato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colton fails to pull guard.
Colton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kato to keep the fight standing.
Kato looking to stall.
Kato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colton backwards.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ripp Colton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kato looking to stall.
Colton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kato walks away with a smile on his face. Colton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kato taking a breather.
Come on Kato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Colton rushes Kato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colton jumps guard but Kato stands there with Colton around his waist. Colton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kato scores with a shoulder strike.
 It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
Colton tries to pull guard but Kato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kato trying to stall but Colton improves his position.
Kato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kato looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato has closed the distance and engaged Colton in a clinch.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colton up against the cage.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colton up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Colton up against the cage.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato moves into the clinch.
Colton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kato has Colton pushed against the cage.
Kato is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Kato's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kato looking to slow down the pace here.
Colton tries to pull guard but Kato holds him up against the cage and eventually Colton drops back down to his feet.
Colton pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving.
Kato is sitting in close to Colton's body. Colton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kato is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kato is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Colton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ripp Colton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freaky George (ranked 1667 p4p, 1857 weight class) and Rodrigo Ferriera (ranked 150 p4p, 158 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freaky George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Ferriera!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferriera slips a jab from George.
A jab from George misses.
Ferriera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
George wants to get back to his feet but Ferriera passes into half guard.
Ferriera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ferriera controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferriera trying to control but George is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferriera trying to control but George is having none of it.
Ferriera wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ferriera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferriera goes for an armbar but George turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from George.
Ferriera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferriera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.
Ferriera looking to pass the guard.
Ferriera keeps trying to improve his position.
George 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferriera looking to pass the guard.
George pulls Ferriera in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferriera from doing any damage or advancing position.
George knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferriera on the ground.
Ferriera looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferriera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as George throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferriera.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
George takes a swing at Ferriera's ribcage but misses.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferriera.
Ferriera misses with a straight left.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Freaky George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George misses with a hook.
George misses with an uppercut.
George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferriera.
Ferriera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferriera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferriera gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George throws a hook to the side of Ferriera's head but Ferriera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George misses with a looping left.
Ferriera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by George.
Ferriera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of George's head.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferriera moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera misses with a looping right.
Ferriera throws an off balance right hand
enabling George to counter with a crisp jab.
George looks to land a left hand but Ferriera moved out of range nicely.
George is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferriera throws a lazy uppercut
and George counters with a nice uppercut.
George dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
A big left from George misses.
George slips under a jab.
Ferriera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George lands a slapping body shot.
George lands a nice hook to Ferriera's body. Ferriera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
George jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freaky George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferriera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
George looks to throw the jab but Ferriera is out of range.
Ferriera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferriera moves out of range as George strikes.
Ferriera with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily.
George tries to move into range but Ferriera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferriera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. George tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferriera is in George's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. George manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera trying to stall but George improves his position.
George wants to break the clinch but can't.
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferriera throws a lazy right hand but George sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferriera slips a straight right by George.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera tries to score a power double leg takedown but George sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferriera somewhat.
George throws a good cross that connects.
George connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
George jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Ferriera tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferriera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferriera slips a straight right by George.
George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera misses with a lunging right hand
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferriera throws a jab when George was well out of range.
Ferriera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George throwing a counter right hand but Ferriera manages to avoid it.
Freaky George is winning the standup battle so far.
George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferriera.
George is looking to counter punch.
George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George moves away from the strike by Ferriera.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by George. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of George.
A big right from Ferriera misses.
George connects with a right hand. Ferriera shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Ferriera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from George on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
George throws an overhand right that lands on Ferriera's shoulder, as Ferriera tries to avoid the shot.
George lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferriera lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferriera.
George throws a shot from downtown. Ferriera moves away and avoids it.
Ferriera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
George lands with an overhand left.
Ferriera is rocked!
Ferriera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferriera is still on wobbly legs! Can George finish him?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferriera.
Freaky George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Ferriera.
Ferriera is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. George doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ferriera crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ferriera's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky George!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe McConnell (ranked 1546 p4p, 3096 weight class) and Borscht Balgav (ranked 83 p4p, 139 weight class). The key to victory for Joe McConnell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borscht Balgav!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell pushes Balgav up against the cage in a clinch.
Balgav blocks an uppercut.
Balgav takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Borscht Balgav has been cut.
Balgav is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks.
McConnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balgav tries to score a body lock takedown but McConnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McConnell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balgav blocks it with crossed arms.
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell closes the distance but Balgav moves to the side
letting Balgav counter with a right hand.
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Balgav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McConnell has taken the fight to the clinch.
McConnell misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Balgav backwards.
Balgav is trying to trip McConnell. He has hold of a leg but McConnell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Balgav persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McConnell is looking to stand back up but Balgav counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McConnell.
Balgav is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McConnell has managed to free his arm - good work.
McConnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balgav on the ground.
Balgav moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McConnell.
Balgav connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McConnell some visible discomfort.
Balgav is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balgav working the ground and pound.
McConnell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McConnell tries to get out of the position.
Balgav swings around for an armbar but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balgav's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balgav wants to stand and escape but McConnell is having none of it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Balgav manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Balgav looking for a takedown.
McConnell breaks the clinch.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Balgav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balgav let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McConnell cracks Balgav with an open hand slap.
McConnell rushes Balgav and presses him up against the cage.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balgav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balgav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from McConnell.
That has opened up Borscht Balgav's cut even more.
Balgav looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balgav, pushing him back against the cage.
Balgav breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
McConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
McConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Balgav was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McConnell closes the distance but Balgav moves to the side
and Balgav counters with a nice uppercut.
McConnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Balgav makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell darts in trying to clinch
and Balgav counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borscht Balgav's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McConnell tries to clinch up but Balgav circles away and keeps his distance.
Balgav is looking for the big counter here.
Balgav circles away from the clinch attempt
and Balgav counters with a nice body shot.
McConnell missing with a left hand there. Balgav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
Balgav tries to score a body lock takedown but McConnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
Balgav drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McConnell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balgav can do to turn this around?
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McConnell 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 Balgav has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balgav and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balgav unleashes a big counter combination but McConnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McConnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Balgav unleashes a big counter combination but McConnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McConnell closes the distance but Balgav moves to the side
and Balgav counters with a one-two to the body.
McConnell gets a clinch.
Balgav blocks an uppercut.
McConnell throws an elbow that misses.
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balgav's defenses.
McConnell pushes off an throws an elbow but Balgav leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McConnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balgav is rocked!
McConnell throws a big uppercut that drops Balgav! More strikes from McConnell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Balgav lies dazed against the cage as McConnell celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe McConnell!
Joe McConnell gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Munoz (ranked 2240 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Namond Moore (ranked 266 p4p, 225 weight class). Moore has chosen Mama Loi, Papa Loi as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namond Moore!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Munoz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Munoz is defending against the submission attempts here by Moore.
Munoz is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Munoz is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munoz works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Moore won't allow Munoz to sweep him here.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Munoz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Moore is looking to pass into half guard but Munoz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Munoz is in guard.
Munoz throws a big right hand that misses.
Munoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moore has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz connects with a couple of short punches.
Munoz trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Munoz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Munoz drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Munoz lands strikes from half guard.
Munoz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munoz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Moore wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munoz winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munoz winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Munoz working Moore over with strikes.
Moore is rocked!
Munoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Munoz finish him?
Moore is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Munoz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munoz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munoz pulls his head out easily.
Munoz 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
Munoz is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munoz is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Munoz cracks Moore with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Munoz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Munoz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Munoz moves into full guard.
Munoz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moore passes into side control, despite Munoz's attempt to control the position.
Munoz gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz is controlling Moore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Moore seems to be working for a kimura but Munoz defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munoz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Munoz tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
Munoz is controlling Moore's trapped leg to prevent Moore from advancing to side control.
Munoz is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore trying to control from Munoz's half guard. Munoz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Munoz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munoz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore is trying to control the position but Munoz postures up.
Munoz forces his way into half guard.
Moore wants to control but Munoz passes into side.
Munoz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munoz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munoz cracks Moore with a big elbow.
Moore is trying to control Munoz's posture but Munoz avoids it.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Munoz keeps moving and retains side control.
Moore tries to control but Munoz manages to take his back.
Johnny Munoz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Munoz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Moore.
Munoz lands a series of strikes from the back and Moore goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Munoz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Banger (ranked 1923 p4p, 2169 weight class) and Demarcus Flatendo (ranked 290 p4p, 318 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Flatendo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flatendo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Banger to counter with a crisp jab.
Flatendo throws a series of punches but Banger moves out of range.
Flatendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Banger circles away.
Flatendo missing with a left hand there. Banger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banger is looking to counter punch.
Banger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flatendo.
Banger catches Flatendo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banger tries to throw a body punch but Flatendo avoids it by throwing Banger back against the cage.
Banger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Flatendo fails to land.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger.
Banger wants to get back to striking at distance but Flatendo won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
A short left from Flatendo.
Banger blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Flatendo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Banger tries to circle away but Flatendo has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Banger.
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!
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Banger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banger.
Flatendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flatendo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banger blocking some punches.
Flatendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banger digs a right hand into Flatendo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flatendo's gas tank.
Flatendo looks winded!
Banger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
Banger blocking some punches.
Banger misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Banger.
Banger cracks Flatendo with a nice body shot.
Banger gets through Flatendo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
Banger gets through Flatendo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banger is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Banger.
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!
Flatendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Banger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banger wants to break free but Flatendo has control.
A short uppercut from Banger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banger.
Good body shot from Banger.
Flatendo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banger working hard to break the clinch.
Banger lands a shot to the body.
Banger wants to get back to striking at distance but Flatendo won't allow it.
Banger stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Banger.
A short right from Banger.
Banger lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Banger.
Banger manages to break the clinch.
Banger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flatendo. Flatendo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banger connects with a body shot that sends Flatendo's belly button to the back.
Banger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banger lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flatendo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flatendo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flatendo walks into a straight right hand from Banger.
Flatendo is rocked!
Banger is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Banger shuts the power down on Flatendo. Lights out, game over! Banger is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Banger!
Our winner, Bubba Banger, 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 Demassive Thibodeaux (ranked 326 p4p, 1436 weight class) and Titan Zeus (ranked 43 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of , Demassive Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titan Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zeus wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Titan Zeus has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demassive Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Glover (ranked 318 p4p, 777 weight class) and Lorenz Blackwater (ranked 47 p4p, 108 weight class). Blackwater has chosen A$AP Rocky - Everyday as his entrance music. Lorenz Blackwater has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenz Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwater misses with a takedown
and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Glover avoids them all with ease.
Blackwater slips under a jab.
Blackwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackwater moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Glover moves out of range.
Glover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackwater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackwater feints the counter takedown.
Glover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackwater at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
Glover tries to bum rush Blackwater with a series of wild strikes but Blackwater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackwater. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Blackwater manages to avoid it.
Glover scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roger Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackwater is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blackwater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Blackwater throws a right hand that Glover ducks under and follows up with a left that Glover also avoids with ease.
Glover lands a nice hook to Blackwater's body. Blackwater takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover throws a hook but Blackwater blocks it.
Blackwater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackwater looks to land a combination but Glover avoids it well.
Blackwater tries to bum rush Glover with a series of wild strikes but Glover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Glover misses the target.
Blackwater goes for a double leg but Glover avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glover continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackwater.
Blackwater lands with a hook. Glover tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover cracks Blackwater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackwater swings widly with a right hand
and Glover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackwater digs a good body shot into Glover's ribs.
Glover misses with a body shot
and Blackwater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glover closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Glover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackwater throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackwater.
Roger Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenz Blackwater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Glover misses with a left hand
enabling Blackwater to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Glover misses the target.
Nice cross by Blackwater.
Blackwater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.
Blackwater has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roger Glover will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Glover misses with a hook. Blackwater ducked under it nicely.
Blackwater with a hook.
Blackwater misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Glover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover cracks Blackwater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackwater lands with a nice body punch.
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackwater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Glover swings for the body but Blackwater moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Blackwater.
Blackwater throws a right hand that misses
enabling Glover to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackwater slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Blackwater feints the counter takedown.
Blackwater dips to his left and cracks Glover with an uppercut!
Roger Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glover misses with a hook
and Blackwater counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blackwater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Glover's hands.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackwater swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover dodges the punch combination from Blackwater.
A quick step to the side and Glover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackwater takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Blackwater scores with a decent looking hook.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackwater scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackwater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glover to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackwater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Glover defends well and Blackwater ends up having to push Glover into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blackwater shoots in for a takedown but Glover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackwater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blackwater misses with a right hand
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackwater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackwater lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Blackwater with a poor takedown
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roger Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenz Blackwater.
Blackwater needs to keep his hands up - Glover had a free shot at his head there.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackwater moves away.
Glover moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwater blocks a jab.
Blackwater swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glover slips a jab and a cross from Blackwater.
Blackwater lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Glover dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Blackwater fails with a takedown attempt.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackwater ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackwater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glover.
Glover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Blackwater let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Glover slips a jab from Blackwater.
Blackwater swings widly with a right hand
enabling Glover to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Blackwater.
Blackwater defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand.
Glover looks to land a combination but Blackwater avoids it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Blackwater might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Glover has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater shoots and misses
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackwater is defended easily by Glover.
Roger Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenz Blackwater.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackwater.
Blackwater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glover dodges the punch combination from Blackwater.
A little feinted left hand from Glover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blackwater's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glover under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater throws a series of strikes that have Glover backpedaling.
Blackwater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Blackwater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Blackwater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Glover coming out on top.
Glover throws the left hand but Blackwater avoids the punch easily.
Blackwater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a looping overhand right but Blackwater ducks down to avoid it.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackwater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glover defends it well.
Sloppy strikes from Blackwater. Those never looked like landing.
Glover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blackwater or perhaps it was just good defense by Glover, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackwater.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Glover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glover has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Glover!
Our winner, Roger Glover, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bruce (ranked 254 p4p, 742 weight class) and Charlinho Motosserra (ranked 16 p4p, 46 weight class). Jack Bruce has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bruce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlinho Motosserra!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Motosserra's hands.
Motosserra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
Motosserra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruce avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bruce lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motosserra takes one on the button.
It looks like Charlinho Motosserra has been cut.
Bruce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Motosserra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Motosserra misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Bruce has knocked Motosserra down with a huge combo! Bruce steps away and waves a wobbly Motosserra back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bruce misses with a body shot.
Motosserra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bruce scores with a nice strike.
Motosserra shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruce sprawls well. He's pushed Motosserra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bruce swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jack Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlinho Motosserra.
Motosserra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bruce's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motosserra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bruce wants to improve his position but Motosserra is controlling well.
Bruce trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motosserra seems to be looking for submissions.
Bruce is controlling Motosserra's trapped leg to prevent Motosserra from advancing to side control.
Motosserra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Motosserra trying to control the action but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Motosserra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motosserra is looking for a kimura but Bruce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Motosserra to get the leverage.
Motosserra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bruce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Motosserra on the ground.
Motosserra wants to work for an arm triangle but Bruce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Motosserra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Motosserra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Motosserra is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Motosserra trying to control the action but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Motosserra is trying to work for a kimura but Bruce is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motosserra in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bruce tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Motosserra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlinho Motosserra!
Charlinho Motosserra is the new super heavyweight champion!
Charlinho Motosserra was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 232 p4p, 405 weight class) and Haruki Muramaki (ranked 34 p4p, 60 weight class). Oystenteller comes to the cage accompanied by "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka. Darstknasset Oystenteller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haruki Muramaki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oystenteller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Muramaki.
Oystenteller looks to throw the jab but Muramaki is out of range.
Muramaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oystenteller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oystenteller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oystenteller dives in and grabs Muramaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muramaki pushes down on Oystenteller's head and hops out.
Oystenteller blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller just misses with a punch to the body.
Oystenteller misses the shot to the body.
Muramaki lands a left and a right that send Oystenteller crashing to the mat, dazed. Muramaki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Oystenteller is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Muramaki. Oystenteller falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Muramaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Muramaki!
Haruki Muramaki is the new lightweight champion!
Darstknasset Oystenteller spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.
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