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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Ferguson (ranked 4689 p4p, 5264 weight class) and Kendall ORiley (ranked 271 p4p, 294 weight class). The key to victory for Ezequiel Ferguson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezequiel Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendall ORiley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORiley misses with a hook to the body
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
ORiley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to ORiley's body. ORiley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ORiley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
No joy there for ORiley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
ORiley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
ORiley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ORiley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ORiley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ORiley.
Ferguson connects with a looping right hand.
ORiley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ferguson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ezequiel Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall ORiley.
ORiley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 ORiley is rocked!
ORiley gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ferguson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alek Krinov (ranked 4562 p4p, 4550 weight class) and Jeffery Onana (ranked 426 p4p, 424 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alek Krinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffery Onana!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Alek Krinov has been cut.
Onana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Onana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krinov's head.
Onana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 Krinov is rocked!
Onana drops Krinov with a big left hand! Krinov is injured, injured bad! Onana jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffery Onana!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Pereira (ranked 4261 p4p, 4711 weight class) and Will Trapp (ranked 255 p4p, 272 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pereira has an active guard here but Trapp has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trapp in particular looking to stall.
Pereira actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Trapp seems content to control.
Trapp stands up and beckons Pereira to join him on the feet.
Trapp ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira scores with a body shot.
Trapp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trapp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pereira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trapp slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trapp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trapp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pereira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pereira is rocked!
Trapp is controlling the pace.
Oh Pereira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trapp scores with a big shot! Pereira's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Pereira! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Trapp!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregor McConor (ranked 4224 p4p, 4826 weight class) and Johnny Machida (ranked 453 p4p, 491 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McConor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hypnotize. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor McConor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Machida!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConor tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
McConor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConor with a hook.
Machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McConor lands with a nice body punch.
McConor misses with a head kick.
Machida throws a counter combo.
Machida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McConor throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
McConor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Machida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McConor.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
McConor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machida eats them both and turns towards McConor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McConor connects with a looping right hand.
McConor lands a jab to the nose.
Machida looks winded!
McConor lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by McConor - just one landing.
Machida tries to move into range but McConor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McConor.
McConor connects with a single shot there.
McConor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machida blocks a head kick by McConor.
As McConor backs off Machida throws a huge counter combo but McConor manages to avoid it all.
McConor throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
McConor lands a head shot.
McConor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McConor dips to his left and cracks Machida with an uppercut!
McConor connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
Machida is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McConor lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McConor connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can McConor finish him?
Machida closes the distance but McConor moves to the side
and McConor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McConor lands with a straight right. Machida didn't see that one coming.
McConor tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McConor jabs at Machida's body.
McConor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
McConor lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for McConor.
McConor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McConor scores with a nice strike.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice combo by McConor! Oh, that's hurt him - Machida falls to the canvas and McConor follows him into side control.
McConor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McConor tries to stand but Machida controls the position and pulls McConor into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConor wants to get up but he can't break Machida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McConor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machida's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McConor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
McConor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McConor lands a jab to the head.
Machida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConor jabs Machida right on the nose. Machida blinks but takes it well.
Machida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McConor throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor McConor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McConor connects with a body shot.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McConor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McConor scores with a nice head shot.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gregor McConor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConor jabs Machida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McConor thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Gregor McConor is winning the standup battle so far.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Machida got wobbled bad by a big combination! McConor presses forward with punches and knees until Machida stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Machida closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor McConor!
A less than humble Gregor McConor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Johnny Machida stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have lost tonight, but give me a rematch and I’ll come back and knock this bum out the next time'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Ibarra (ranked 3605 p4p, 5254 weight class) and Dominique Valdez (ranked 371 p4p, 420 weight class). Dominique Valdez 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Ibarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominique Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibarra in his tracks.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ibarra back to the cage. Valdez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Melvin Ibarra has been cut.
Ibarra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valdez throws a body punch but Ibarra moves out of range.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Dominique Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibarra fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibarra walks into a stiff left hand from Valdez.
Valdez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Valdez scores with a three punch combo!
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Valdez.
Ibarra feints and as Valdez raises his hands in defense, Ibarra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibarra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibarra drops back looking for a leg! Valdez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valdez manages to kick Ibarra off! Ibarra jumps back into Valdez's guard.
Ibarra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ibarra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ibarra slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra stalling.
Ibarra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibarra drops an elbow to the side of Valdez's head.
Ibarra seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Valdez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Melvin Ibarra!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Deaky (ranked 4597 p4p, 3263 weight class) and Floyd Sayweather (ranked 266 p4p, 223 weight class). Freaky Deaky 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freaky Deaky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Floyd Sayweather!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayweather gets a clinch.
Sayweather looking to slow down the pace here.
Sayweather blocks an uppercut.
Deaky jumps into guard, dragging Sayweather to the mat.
Sayweather trying to stand up but can't free himself from Deaky's guard.
Deaky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sayweather slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sayweather is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deaky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sayweather working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Deaky has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deaky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deaky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deaky is pressing down on Sayweather's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sayweather is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deaky slows the pace down in half guard.
Sayweather wants to get back to full guard.
Deaky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sayweather tries to get to full guard but Deaky has control of the leg.
Sayweather looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deaky passes to full mount!
Deaky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deaky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deaky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sayweather has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayweather is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deaky controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sayweather can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sayweather is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sayweather keeps trying to improve his position.
Sayweather is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deaky working the ground and pound effectively.
Deaky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deaky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sayweather is looking to escape.
Sayweather bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sayweather is looking to stand up but Deaky won't let him.
Deaky has Sayweather pulled in close to control his posture.
Deaky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sayweather manages to get himself to full guard.
Sayweather is looking for a triangle but Deaky pushes his legs off easily.
Deaky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deaky landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayweather pushes a forearm under Deaky's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Deaky is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Floyd Sayweather!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Dunn (ranked 3475 p4p, 4290 weight class) and Yilmaz Kurth (ranked 405 p4p, 456 weight class). Kurth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hail to the King kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clay Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yilmaz Kurth!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunn cracks Kurth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
Kurth is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Dunn cracks Kurth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kurth looks to land a right hand but Dunn moved out of range.
Dunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunn jumps guard but Kurth stands there with Dunn around his waist. Dunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Dunn's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn lands a nice shot that snaps Kurth's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurth!
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Dunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunn cracks Kurth with an open hand slap.
Dunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Kurth scores with a four punch combination!
Dunn throws a right hand that Kurth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurth also avoids with ease.
Dunn digs a good hook to Kurth's body.
Kurth misses with a combination
and Dunn counters with a straight right hand.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Kurth moves out of range.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Kurth throws a nice looking combination but Dunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurth lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Kurth dives in and grabs Dunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes down on Kurth's head and hops out.
Kurth throws a right and a left that Dunn avoids nicely.
Kurth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurth on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kurth.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurth tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kurth tries to clinch up
and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth shoots in but no luck this time.
Dunn lands a jab to Kurth's midsection.
Dunn lands a jab to Kurth's midsection.
Kurth throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease.
Dunn is looking for a counter combo.
Kurth closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage.
Kurth lands a body shot.
Kurth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dunn is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth throws a hook to the side of Dunn's head but Dunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dunn scores with a jab. Kurth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurth looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
Clay Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yilmaz Kurth.
Dunn throws a hook but Kurth blocks it.
Dunn lands a slapping body shot.
Dunn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kurth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease.
Kurth wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
Kurth pushes Dunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
A quick step to the side and Dunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurth moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurth instigates a clinch.
Kurth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dunn.
Kurth breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunn as he connects with a hook.
Kurth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunn lands with a shot to the body.
Dunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Kurth moved out of range nicely.
Kurth closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yilmaz Kurth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurth.
Dunn punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Dunn.
Kurth tries to clinch up
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurth moves to clinch but Dunn breaks away
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay Dunn is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunn clobbers Kurth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kurth misses with a combination
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn jabs Kurth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clay Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kurth shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurth misses with the combination.
Kurth moves into range and clinches up with Dunn.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Dunn.
Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunn lands a right hook to the body.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Kurth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurth there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurth.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurth closes the distance and clinches.
Kurth manages to break the clinch.
Dunn gets tackled into the cage by Kurth. Kurth maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurth.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves away
and Dunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurth closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dunn counter with a right hand.
Kurth drops Dunn with a beautiful combination! Dunn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kurth is looking for the KO!
Dunn is rocked!
It looks like Clay Dunn has been cut.
Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
Kurth takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
As Dunn backs off Kurth throws a huge counter combo but Dunn manages to avoid it all.
Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurth tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease.
Dunn tries to keep at a distance but Kurth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurth manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
Kurth clinches with his opponent.
Kurth struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunn controls his hands.
Kurth cracks Dunn with a nice body shot.
Kurth breaks the clinch.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yilmaz Kurth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clay Dunn'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!
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunn, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurth tries to work over Dunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunn tries to pull guard but Kurth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
Dunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurth doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Dunn.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurth forces Dunn back against the cage and clinches.
Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
Dunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurth.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Kurth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kurth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Dunn.
Yilmaz Kurth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Kurth ducks down to avoid it.
Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunn.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kurth moves into range and clinches up with Dunn.
Kurth manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn throws a right and a left that Kurth avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurth moves into the clinch successfully.
Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth misses with a wild combination.
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurth shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Dunn misses its target.
Kurth looks to clinch
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dunn misses with a hook.
Kurth is looking for the big counter here.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurth under the eye.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
Kurth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurth moves into the clinch successfully.
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurth is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Kurth.
Kurth instigates a clinch.
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunn swings for the body but Kurth moves out of range.
Kurth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kurth tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
Kurth gets a clinch.
Dunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Kurth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurth tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Kurth moves in looking to clinch but Dunn pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Dunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurth.
Kurth unleashes a big counter combination but Dunn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clay Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurth moves into the clinch.
A short right from Kurth.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yilmaz Kurth.
I've got Kurth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clay Dunn!
The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giancarlo Jackson (ranked 3598 p4p, 2891 weight class) and Jonny Francis (ranked 379 p4p, 318 weight class). Francis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chambea. Jonny Francis 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giancarlo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonny Francis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Francis there.
Francis thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Francis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Francis is adopting a defensive guard.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Francis has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Francis feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Francis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Francis avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson drops Francis with a big left hand and mounts him. Francis is in big trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Francis is rocked!
A big strike lands for Jackson! That's really hurt Francis and he's turned his back - Jackson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jackson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giancarlo Jackson!
In defeat, Jonny Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever. And I'll come for you motherfucker.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Van Der Lin (ranked 3705 p4p, 3701 weight class) and Case Webb (ranked 427 p4p, 426 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dutch Van Der Lin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dutch Van Der Lin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Van Der Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Case Webb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Lin misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Webb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Webb misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Lin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Webb cracks Van Der Lin with an open hand slap.
Case Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Lin throws a nice looking combination but Webb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Webb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Webb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Webb duly obliges.
Van Der Lin pushes Webb up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Lin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Der Lin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Webb looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Webb fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Lin tries a body shot but Webb blocks it.
Van Der Lin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Der Lin tries a body shot but Webb blocks it.
Van Der Lin lands an uppercut.
Webb lands a right hand.
Van Der Lin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Webb.
Van Der Lin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Webb blocks a body shot from Van Der Lin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Lin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Der Lin misses with a body punch.
Van Der Lin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Der Lin lands a nice uppercut.
Van Der Lin landing knees to the body.
Van Der Lin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Der Lin.
Webb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Der Lin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Der Lin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Lin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van Der Lin pushes Webb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Lin lands a shot to the body.
Van Der Lin lands with a light punch inside.
Van Der Lin lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Van Der Lin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Der Lin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Der Lin obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Van Der Lin.
Webb is rocked!
Van Der Lin lands a big right hand that drops Webb! The killer instinct kicks in and Van Der Lin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Van Der Lin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Van Der Lin!
A very excited looking Dutch Van Der Lin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Rhodes (ranked 1476 p4p, 3034 weight class) and Mike Maron (ranked 91 p4p, 154 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artemis Rhodes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Maron!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Maron. That snapped Rhodes's head back.
Rhodes with a nice cross.
 It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Rhodes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maron has time to react.
Maron tests Rhodes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maron throws out a leg kick but Rhodes moves out of range and Maron only half commits.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes slips under a jab from Maron.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron scores with a nice strike.
Rhodes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maron moves away.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maron.
Maron has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
Maron lands with an uppercut that bounces Rhodes off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maron. Maron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Maron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhodes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maron 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.
Rhodes digs a good hook to Maron's body.
Maron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Maron is out of range.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.
That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
Rhodes scores with a nice right hand.
Maron misses with a body shot.
Rhodes swings for the body but Maron moves out of range.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
Sloppy strikes from Maron. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maron throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Maron saw that one coming.
Maron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maron digs a good body shot into Rhodes's ribs.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Maron moves out of range.
Maron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Rhodes blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maron cracks Rhodes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maron throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Maron misses.
Maron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Maron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Maron tenderised Rhodes's leg. Rhodes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The cut above Mike Maron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maron throws a sloppy head kick and Rhodes moves out of range easily.
Rhodes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maron misses with a hook.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maron swings for the body but Rhodes moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
Maron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhodes finds it's way round the side to connect with Maron's head.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Maron's head but Maron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhodes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maron throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes's shoulder, as Rhodes tries to avoid the shot.
Rhodes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mike Maron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron throws a low kick but Rhodes avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Rhodes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhodes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Maron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes is the new super heavyweight champion!
Artemis Rhodes made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview.
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