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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Finley (ranked 4272 p4p, 4727 weight class) and Jack Dynamo (ranked 229 p4p, 263 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silas Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dynamo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamo staying out of range there.
Dynamo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finley throws out the jab.
Finley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dynamo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Finley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dynamo fakes the body blow, causing Finley to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Finley goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dynamo!
Jack Dynamo 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Hill (ranked 1148 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Luis Naranja (ranked 79 p4p, 91 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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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 21 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Naranja!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Naranja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill wants to take the fight to the mat but Naranja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Naranja.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Hill has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Naranja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hill tries to throw a body punch but Naranja avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage.
Naranja takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Luis Naranja has been cut.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill tries a body shot but Naranja blocks it.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill looking to throw knees to the head but Naranja is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranja.
Hill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranja controls his hands.
Naranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Naranja.
Naranja lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill throws an elbow that misses.
Naranja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
Hill is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Naranja avoids the damage to the body.
Hill throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hill pushes Naranja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Naranja looks winded!
Hill tries to throw a body punch but Naranja avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Naranja dodges an elbow strike from Hill.
Nice body punch from Hill - that landed with a thud.
Naranja takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranja.
Hill lands a knee to the body.
Hill lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hill.
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naranja just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Naranja avoids it.
Hill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Naranja prevents it.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naranja is defending well for now.
Naranja misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Naranja fails to land.
Naranja avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naranja backwards.
Naranja working aggressively here.
Naranja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Naranja.
Naranja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill tries to throw a body punch but Naranja avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage.
Naranja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hill misses.
Naranja has Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
Naranja is looking to break free of the clinch but Hill has double underhooks.
Hill presses Naranja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Naranja misses with the head strike.
Naranja misses with some punches.
Naranja misses with a punch on the inside.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Naranja blocks an elbow strike from Hill.
Hill tries to land a knee to the head but Naranja blocks with his arms.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Naranja's head.
Hill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranja's elbow.
Hill misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Naranja misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranja working aggressively here.
Naranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranja.
Hill lands with a left to the head.
Hill lands an elbow just above Naranja 's eye.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Naranja avoids it.
Hill lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Hill.
Naranja working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Hill.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naranja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Naranja controls the action.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Naranja's cut.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hill connects with a body shot that sends Naranja's belly button to the back.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Naranja moves away and avoids it.
Naranja lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luis Naranja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Naranja sprawling to the canvas! Naranja rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hill finish him?!
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hill lands a big uppercut and Naranja crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Naranja looks OK. Hill waves Naranja back to his feet!
 Naranja is rocked!
That has opened up Luis Naranja's cut even more.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranja manages to avoid it.
Naranja is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him?
Naranja circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hill. Naranja falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devin Hill!
A victorious Devin Hill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Celestyn Kluz (ranked 968 p4p, 2161 weight class) and Anthony Lalime (ranked 143 p4p, 298 weight class). Kluz comes to the cage accompanied by Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love. Celestyn Kluz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Lalime's chin.
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluz loads up on a big right hand but Lalime slips the punch.
Lalime tries to counter by closing the distance.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalime circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lalime counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kluz there.
Kluz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lalime at a distance.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalime circles away.
It seemed like Lalime was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kluz throws a lazy uppercut
and Kluz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Kluz there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz rushes Lalime and presses him up against the cage.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Kluz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Lalime is leaning against Kluz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kluz.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz scores with a hook to the body.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lalime is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kluz.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but Kluz avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lalime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
Kluz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime throws an elbow that misses.
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
Kluz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lalime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kluz misses with a body shot
and Lalime counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluz misses with a straight right.
Lalime swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluz gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluz blocks an elbow strike from Lalime.
A short right from Kluz on the inside.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime landing knees to the body.
Lalime presses Kluz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
Kluz tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Lalime is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Kluz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lalime.
Kluz is breathing heavily.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lalime blocking some punches.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kluz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Kluz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Lalime.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kluz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime leaning against his opponent.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime breaks from the clinch.
Kluz scores with a nice strike.
Kluz lands with a cross.
Kluz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lalime takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lalime moves away from the strike by Kluz.
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 Celestyn Kluz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kluz looks to land a left hand but Lalime moved out of range nicely.
Kluz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lalime counters with a straight right hand.
Kluz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalime was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluz.
Lalime looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Kluz throws an off balance right hand
letting Lalime counter with a right hand.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kluz clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath Kluz's ribcage. Kluz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lalime.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but Kluz avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
Kluz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony Lalime seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
Kluz wants to stall.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Lalime lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lalime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kluz is defending well for now.
Lalime tries to land knees in the clinch but Kluz avoids the damage to the body.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz dodges an elbow strike from Lalime.
A short left from Lalime.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kluz - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime lands a body shot.
Lalime tries to stall but Kluz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lalime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kluz avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Kluz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kluz blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Lalime throws an elbow that misses.
Lalime stalling in the clinch.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kluz.
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluz is trying to maintain a safe position but Lalime gets an underhook and turns Kluz into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Kluz works on Lalime's body with a couple of short punches.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kluz.
Kluz blocks the elbow strike.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lalime throws an elbow but it misses.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kluz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kluz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
Kluz tries to stall but Lalime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kluz works on Lalime's body with a couple of short punches.
Kluz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lalime or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluz taking a breather.
Kluz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime takes a shot to the head.
Lalime is rocked!
Kluz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lalime being controlled against the cage.
Kluz digs a right hand into Lalime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lalime's gas tank.
Kluz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluz finish him?
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime seems to have recovered his senses.
Lalime takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kluz as Lalime tries to tie him up.
Kluz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kluz lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lalime lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kluz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lalime momentarily.
Kluz wants to clinch
and Lalime counters with a stiff right hand.
Kluz tries to clinch but Lalime moves away
and Lalime counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kluz clinches with his opponent.
Kluz working aggressively here.
Kluz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime stalls.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluz or not.
Kluz tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluz is trying to maintain a safe position but Lalime gets an underhook and turns Kluz into the cage.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Lalime lands a right hand.
Kluz misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kluz as Lalime tries to tie him up.
Kluz is looking to control Lalime's arms but Lalime gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kluz has his back to the cage.
Kluz lands with a right to the head.
Kluz tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing Kluz back against the cage.
Kluz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime gets through Kluz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kluz.
Lalime lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kluz misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kluz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lalime controls his hands.
A short right from Lalime.
Lalime landing knees to the body.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike.
Lalime tries to work over Kluz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluz or not.
Lalime pushes Kluz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Lalime leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lalime tries to work over Kluz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime presses Kluz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Lalime crunches a lovely knee into Kluz's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
Lalime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lalime gets through Kluz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kluz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lalime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime is leaning against Kluz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Kluz is rocked!
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Kluz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime throws a big uppercut that drops Kluz! More strikes from Lalime and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kluz lies dazed against the cage as Lalime celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Never Hurry (ranked 1060 p4p, 1421 weight class) and Patrick Kearney (ranked 124 p4p, 158 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Kearney!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kearney lands the left hand.
 It looks like Never Hurry has been cut.
Kearney darts in and clinches Hurry up against the cage.
Hurry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kearney lands a left hand.
Hurry prevents a body shot from Kearney.
Hurry breaks from the clinch.
Hurry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurry instigates a clinch.
Kearney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hurry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hurry breaks from the clinch.
Hurry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurry throws a body punch but Kearney moves out of range.
Hurry throws a head kick but Kearney moves out of range.
Kearney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hurry dips to his left and cracks Kearney with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurry lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Kearney.
Kearney swings for the body but Hurry moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurry lands a nice shot to the body.
Hurry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kearney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kearney lands with a straight right. Hurry didn't see that one coming.
Hurry is looking to clinch.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hurry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kearney doesn't seem bothered though.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurry.
Hurry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kearney.
Hurry instigates a clinch.
Hurry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kearney prevents Hurry from breaking the clinch.
Hurry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kearney working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kearney manages to break the clinch.
Kearney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kearney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hurry throws a lazy right hand but Kearney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurry throws a head kick but Kearney moves out of range.
Kearney throws out a counter right but Hurry avoids it with no problem.
Hurry walks into a left hand.
Kearney throws out a loose jab but Hurry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kearney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kearney throws out a loose jab but Hurry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kearney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurry.
Kearney clinches up with Hurry and pushes him back against the cage.
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Kearney moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney takes a swing at Hurry's ribcage but misses.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Hurry does no damage.
Hurry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurry lands a slapping body shot.
Hurry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hurry throws a series of punches but Kearney moves out of range.
Hurry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kearney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurry thinking.
Kearney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kearney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurry. Hurry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hurry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kearney throws a body punch but Hurry moves out of range.
BOOM! Kearney lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hurry. Hurry tries to recover but Kearney is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hurry lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Kearney!
Patrick Kearney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Valentine (ranked 531 p4p, 632 weight class) and Agent Smith (ranked 74 p4p, 87 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Smith throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Valentine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valentine moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine throws a good cross that connects.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith motions for Valentine to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Valentine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valentine has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Valentine presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Valentine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Valentine connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith drops Valentine with a beautiful combination! Valentine stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
It looks like Lou Valentine has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valentine postures up.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard.
Valentine working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith is in close to Valentine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Agent Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Valentine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Agent Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentine moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
As Smith backs away, Valentine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valentine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Smith looks to move away, Valentine throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Valentine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Valentine looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Valentine drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valentine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Valentine is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Valentine is tapping! Great win for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Agent Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Agent Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Mythical Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 224 p4p, 403 weight class) and Rokken Roll (ranked 33 p4p, 58 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Redcliffe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 25 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Roll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A cross from Roll lands.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Roll.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Roll throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roll misses with a head kick.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roll.
Jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Roll.
Redcliffe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redcliffe wants it to stay on the feet.
Roll takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Redcliffe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Roll throws a nice looking combination but Redcliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Roll breaks away and moves out of range.
Redcliffe pushes Roll up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Redcliffe to work.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Roll drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Roll.
Roll working hard to break the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Roll breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch but Roll is avoiding it.
Roll misses with a head kick.
Roll with a nice cross.
Redcliffe scores with a push kick.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roll misses with the combination.
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe rushes Roll and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roll blocks the body kick.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Roll misses with a low kick.
As Roll tries to get set, Redcliffe tries to push him back and clinch up but Roll manages to avoid the attempt.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Roll's body.
Roll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redcliffe circles away quickly and effectively.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redcliffe is able to avoid easily.
Redcliffe pushes Roll up against the cage in a clinch.
Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe prevents Roll from breaking the clinch.
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Roll circles away.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe punishes Roll's body with a nice straight punch.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roll keeps the fight on the outside.
Roll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redcliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roll manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Roll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redcliffe doesn't seem phased though.
Roll is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Roll misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe clinches with his opponent.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Roll blocks it.
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roll takes a step back to recover.
Redcliffe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll misses with a low kick as Redcliffe jumps back.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Roll blocks a jab.
Roll misses with a wild combination.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcliffe as he avoids it easily.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Roll moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Roll cracks a nice hook into Redcliffe's ribs.
Roll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcliffe checks it well.
Roll throws a leg kick
and Redcliffe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roll blocks it with crossed arms.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is pressed up against the cage. Roll has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redcliffe down to the mat. Redcliffe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roll is trying to force a seperation but Redcliffe has the dominant position.
Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Roll.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roll's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roll.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roll or not.
Roll is trying to trip Redcliffe. He has hold of a leg but Redcliffe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Roll persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Redcliffe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roll is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe controlling Roll's posture.
Roll throws an elbow that misses. Redcliffe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roll's guard. Nice move by Redcliffe!
Redcliffe is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Redcliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redcliffe trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redcliffe preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Roll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe pushes Roll away with a front kick.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Roll off the cage and back into range.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Roll sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roll steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roll scoring well with a low kick there.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Roll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redcliffe doesn't seem phased though.
Roll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roll throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Roll moves out of range of the body kick.
Roll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Roll throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Roll only half commits.
Roll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Roll.
Redcliffe instigates a clinch.
Roll has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Roll is looking for a takedown.
Roll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redcliffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe is pushing Roll up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe works on Roll's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roll can't break the clinch.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redcliffe seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Roll is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe tries to land knees in the clinch but Roll avoids the damage to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe prevents Roll from breaking the clinch.
Roll drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Roll blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
A short uppercut from Roll.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
A frustrated look appears on Roll's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roll can do to turn this around?
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roll goes for a takedown attempt but Redcliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redcliffe clinches up with Roll and pushes him back against the cage.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roll breaks from the clinch.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redcliffe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Alexander (ranked 479 p4p, 486 weight class) and Pavel Kostov (ranked 51 p4p, 52 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Alexander has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters by clinching up.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Alexander tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Alexander.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov pushes Alexander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Kostov.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander gets through Kostov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Nice body punch from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kostov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Kostov slows down the pace here.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
Alexander misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Kostov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kostov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Alexander down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kostov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Alexander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kostov counters with a thumping low kick.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Kostov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kostov misses with a left hand
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kostov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kostov staying out of range there.
Alexander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kostov counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Kostov.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov pushes Alexander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Pavel Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Kostov as the two fighters clinch.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kostov.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostov works the jab nicely.
Kostov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kostov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostov lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
A short right from Kostov.
Kostov dips a shoulder and cracks Alexander with a mighty uppercut! Alexander falls back against the cage and Kostov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Alexander is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kostov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
After winning the bout, Pavel Kostov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Faolin (ranked 176 p4p, 260 weight class) and Gotan Wasselach (ranked 27 p4p, 39 weight class). Faolin comes to the cage accompanied by It Ain’t a Crime by House of Pain. Wasselach has chosen Time Is On My Side by Maze as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Faolin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasselach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faolin clinches with his opponent.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Wasselach.
Wasselach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Wasselach misses with a body punch.
Wasselach jumps guard but Faolin stands there with Wasselach around his waist. Wasselach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wasselach blocks a body shot from Faolin.
A shot in the inside from Wasselach.
Faolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faolin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right handed body shot lands from Wasselach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach misses with a body punch.
Faolin takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wasselach.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faolin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wasselach prevents a body shot from Faolin.
Wasselach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Faolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasselach's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wasselach tries to circle away but Faolin has him pinned against the cage.
Wasselach blocks an uppercut.
Wasselach working aggressively here.
Wasselach prevents a body shot from Faolin.
Faolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasselach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faolins head.
Wasselach jumps guard but Faolin stands there with Wasselach around his waist. Wasselach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joey Faolin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotan Wasselach.
Wasselach jumps guard but Faolin stands there with Wasselach around his waist. Wasselach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Wasselach 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.
Faolin pushes Wasselach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
Wasselach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Wasselach throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wasselach.
Wasselach is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faolin to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faolin smiles and moves away.
A jab from Wasselach misses.
Wasselach punishes Faolin's body with a nice straight punch.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Wasselach saw that one coming.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Faolin avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Wasselach.
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!
Faolin lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Faolin scores with a hook.
It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Faolin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wasselach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Faolin lands a slapping body shot.
Faolin moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wasselach fails to land.
Faolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Wasselach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Wasselach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faolins head.
A right hook to the body lands for Faolin.
Faolin lands a left hand.
Wasselach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Wasselach misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wasselach tries to throw a body punch but Faolin avoids it by throwing Wasselach back against the cage.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasselach controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wasselach.
Faolin scores with a hook to the body.
Wasselach fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Faolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Wasselach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faolin can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Wasselach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Wasselach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasselach moves out of range of the strikes.
Wasselach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Faolin clinches.
Faolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Faolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faolin prevents a body shot from Wasselach.
Faolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wasselach avoids the damage to the body.
Faolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Faolin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wasselach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wasselach lands a hook that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Faolin is leaning against Wasselach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faolin tries to work over Wasselach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wasselach backwards.
A knee to the head by Faolin.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faolin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faolin misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faolin takes a swing at Wasselach's ribcage but misses.
Faolin scores with a nice right hand.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faolin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Faolin misses with a few strikes there.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Wasselach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasselach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faolin momentarily.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faolin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wasselach can do to turn this around?
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
Wasselach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wasselach throws a looping overhand right but Faolin ducks down to avoid it.
Faolin looks to land a right hand but Wasselach moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faolin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wasselach on the side of the head.
Faolin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wasselach counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasselach looks to score with a jab to the body but Faolin is just out of range.
Wasselach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faolin.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut
and Faolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin looks to land a combination. Wasselach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wasselach throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faolin moves into the clinch.
Faolin tries to throw a body punch but Wasselach avoids it by throwing Faolin back against the cage.
Wasselach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wasselach lands a nice shot to the body.
Faolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin blocks a body shot from Wasselach.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wasselach.
Joey Faolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wasselach or not.
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Faolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wasselach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wasselach manages to pull guard.
Faolin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wasselach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach keeps trying to improve his position.
Faolin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Faolin backing away here, and Wasselach unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Faolin avoids the body shot from Wasselach.
Faolin moves into the clinch.
Wasselach has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faolin uses from the top position.
Faolin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wasselach, up you get!
Faolin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wasselach at a distance.
Faolin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wasselach slips under a jab.
Faolin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faolin misses with a shot to the body
and Wasselach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faolin lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin tries to clinch up but Wasselach circles away and keeps his distance.
Wasselach appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Faolin lands with a straight right. Wasselach didn't see that one coming.
Wasselach tries to land a leg kick but Faolin saw it coming and moves away.
Wasselach lands a glancing blow to the side of Faolin's head.
Wasselach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faolin.
Wasselach unleashes a big counter combination but Faolin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faolin lands a right hook to the body.
Faolin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Wasselach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wasselach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasselach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wasselach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
That's time! Faolin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotan Wasselach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faolin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Faolin.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Faolin throws a big shot that misses.
Faolin lunges at Wasselach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wasselach's hand.
Faolin throws a lazy uppercut
and Wasselach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasselach lands with a nice body kick.
A big left from Wasselach misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin connects with a nice looking jab.
Faolin slips a jab from Wasselach.
Faolin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wasselach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasselach throws a sloppy head kick and Faolin moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Wasselach lands.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Wasselach misses with a straight left.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Wasselach tries a quick counter leg kick but Faolin is wise to it.
Jab from Faolin.
Wasselach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wasselach misses with a head kick.
Wasselach throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
Wasselach throws a low kick, looking for Faolin's leg but Faolin calmly moves out of range.
Faolin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasselach.
Wasselach tries a head kick but it misses.
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faolin misses with a hook. Wasselach ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faolin loads up on a big right hand but Wasselach slips the punch.
Good exchange - Faolin coming out on top.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasselach moves away.
Wasselach throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin throws a body punch but Wasselach moves out of range.
Wasselach throws a head kick that half lands.
Faolin cracks Wasselach with a good jab.
Faolin throws a right and a left that Wasselach avoids nicely.
Wasselach throws a counter combo.
Faolin throws a hook but Wasselach avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Faolin blocks the low kick.
Faolin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faolin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wasselach.
Wasselach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wasselach looks to land a combination but Faolin avoids it well.
Wasselach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faolin lands with a nice combination. Wasselach backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faolin drives through and clinches with Wasselach against the cage.
Faolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
Faolin with a knee to the head.
Faolin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Gotan Wasselach's cut even more.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wasselach avoids it.
Wasselach is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faolin to keep the fight standing.
Faolin scores with a shot to the side of Wasselach's head.
Wasselach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Wasselach throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but Faolin won't allow it.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wasselach is defending well for now.
Faolin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Faolin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faolin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Wasselach backwards.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin lands a shot to the body.
Faolin lands a big knee to the head and Wasselach goes down! Faolin is looking to finish!
Wasselach is rocked!
The cut above Gotan Wasselach's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faolin decides to stand back up.
Wasselach is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin closes the distance and pushes Wasselach back into the cage.
Wasselach seems to have recovered his senses.
Faolin digs a right hand into Wasselach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wasselach's gas tank.
Faolin landing knees to the body.
Wasselach struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but Wasselach blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin is working Wasselach over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Wasselach blocks a body shot from Faolin.
Faolin presses Wasselach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wasselachs head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Faolin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faolin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Faolin!
An out of breath Joey Faolin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwasi Kwong (ranked 123 p4p, 280 weight class) and Galen Dall Jr (ranked 18 p4p, 41 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall Jr is out of range.
Dall Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kwong defends it well.
Dall Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Dall Jr misses.
Dall Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kwong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Dall Jr's head but Dall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall Jr feints the counter takedown.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Kwong has Dall Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwong controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Dall Jr.
A body shot lands from Dall Jr.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall Jr.
Kwong breaks the clinch.
Kwong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwong lunges at Dall Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall Jr's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwong misses the target.
Dall Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dall Jr throws out a leg kick but Kwong moves out of range and Dall Jr only half commits.
Kwong scores with a leg kick.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong avoids the body shot from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr scores with a leg kick.
Dall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall Jr defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwong wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kwong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall Jr tries for a takedown but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kwong scores with a jab. Dall Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kwong throws a series of punches but Dall Jr avoids them all with ease.
Kwong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dall Jr feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Kwong. No joy for Dall Jr on that attempt.
Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall Jr is just out of range.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws a body punch but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Dall Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kwong quickly recovers to half guard.
Dall Jr is working for a kimura but Kwong is defending it quite comfortably.
Kwong keeping hold of Dall Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Dall Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kwong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr 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. Kwong tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dall Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Galen Dall Jr!
After winning the bout, Galen Dall Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Okongwu (ranked 11 p4p, 119 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Okongwu comes to the cage accompanied by Show Stop - REASON. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okongwu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spong has his takedown stuffed
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
Jab by Spong.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okongwu swivels and escapes.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Spong.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the body from Spong misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with an inside leg kick.
Okongwu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong scores with a jab. Okongwu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okongwu - that will leave a mark!
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong looks winded!
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Okongwu moved out of range.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong scores with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Okongwu. No joy for Spong on that attempt.
Okongwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okongwu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spong has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu lands a head shot.
Spong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Okongwu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Okongwu is out of range.
Okongwu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Okongwu as Spong shoots in.
Okongwu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spong misses with a takedown
and Okongwu counters with a left to the body.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okongwu counters with a nice right hand that sends Spong toppling to the canvas! Spong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okongwu finish him?!
Okongwu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Spong drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Okongwu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Spong's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mauro Okongwu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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