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NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Eriksson (ranked 2982 p4p, 2952 weight class) and Henry Python (ranked 327 p4p, 324 weight class). Eriksson comes into the arena with THICC THICCLY blaring out of the sound system. Henry Python will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent MT
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ludvig Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Python!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eriksson lands a jab to the nose.
 It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Eriksson misses the shot to the body.
Eriksson works Python's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Eriksson - just one landing.
Eriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python slips a jab from Eriksson.
Python throws a big counter head kick but Eriksson avoids it with no problem.
Python defending well as Eriksson loads up on a big left hand.
Python unleashes a big counter combination but Eriksson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Python gets tackled into the cage by Eriksson. Eriksson maintains the clinch.
Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Python.
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!
Eriksson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Python under the eye.
Eriksson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Python in his tracks.
Python connects with a looping right hand.
Python blocks a jab.
Eriksson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python misses with a low kick.
Eriksson throws a jab when Python was well out of range.
Python uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eriksson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Python throws Eriksson to one side and escapes!
Eriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Python only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ludvig Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Eriksson swinging wildly here.
Eriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python unleashes a big counter combination but Eriksson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Python dodges the punch combination from Eriksson.
Python scores with a one two! Eriksson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Python fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Python misses.
Python throws a hook but Eriksson avoids it easily.
Python looks to score with a jab to the body but Eriksson is just out of range.
Eriksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Python circles away quickly and effectively.
Eriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
Python throws a counter combo.
Eriksson scores with a sloppy right hand. Python should have avoided that one.
Python swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Python.
A jab from Eriksson does it's job there.
Python needs to keep his hands up - Eriksson had a free shot at his head there.
Eriksson throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Eriksson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eriksson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eriksson.
Eriksson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eriksson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Eriksson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Python counters with a good, hard body kick but Eriksson shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson misses with a body shot.
Python misses with a body shot.
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
A jab lands there for Eriksson.
Python feints and then cracks Eriksson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eriksson down.
Python slips under a jab from Eriksson.
A jab from Eriksson misses.
Eriksson throws a lazy right hand but Python sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eriksson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Python.
Python throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eriksson.
Eriksson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Eriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a hook.
Python tries to bum rush Eriksson with a series of wild strikes but Eriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eriksson throws out the jab.
Python looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eriksson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksson misses with a body punch
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksson tries to clinch up
and Python counters with a two punch combo.
Eriksson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Python lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eriksson misses the shot to the body.
Python throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eriksson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eriksson, as that shot connected.
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 Ludvig Eriksson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut
and Python makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eriksson.
That has opened up Henry Python's cut even more.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eriksson misses with a lunging right hand
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ludvig Eriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Eriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Python walks into a jab.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Python counters with a series of strikes. Eriksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Python.
Eriksson throws a body kick that misses.
Python is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Eriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.
Eriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Python paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson misses with a hook to the body
and Python counters with a right hand to the body.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eriksson clobbers Python with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Python connects with the punch.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Python.
Eriksson throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Eriksson lands an overhand right.
Eriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Python is looking for the big counter here.
Eriksson throws a hook but Python blocks it.
Python scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Python misses with the combination.
Python scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Python's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Python.
Python moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Python lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eriksson misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Python has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eriksson moves in looking to clinch but Python pushes him off.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Python finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Eriksson misses with a body shot
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Python displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Python misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Eriksson there.
Python moves out of range as Eriksson strikes.
Python appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Python jabs Eriksson right on the nose. Eriksson blinks but takes it well.
Eriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Python sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eriksson somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python lands a jab to Eriksson's midsection.
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Python counters with a nice body shot.
Python takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Python misses the target.
Eriksson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Python.
Eriksson misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Eriksson throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Eriksson misses with a right hand
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Python delivers a nice body kick.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
and Python counters with a three punch combo that has Eriksson backing up. Eriksson nods at Python to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson cracks a nice hook into Python's ribs.
Python scores with a head kick. Eriksson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Eriksson with a nice cross.
Python dodges the punch combination from Eriksson.
Python feints and then cracks Eriksson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eriksson down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Python.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python throws a right hand that Eriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eriksson also avoids with ease.
Python with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
That's time! Eriksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Python thuds his shin into the meat of Eriksson's side.
Python lands with a nice combination. Eriksson backs away looking to recover.
Python throws out a loose jab but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eriksson connects with a right hand. Python shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Python.
Eriksson misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Eriksson.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eriksson throws out the jab.
Python appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eriksson throws a body kick that misses.
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but Python moved away.
Eriksson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson looks to land a right hand but Python moved out of range.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eriksson misses with a takedown
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python throws a nice looking combination but Eriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Python's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Python duly obliges.
Eriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Python.
Eriksson lands with a nice body punch.
Python has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Python pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eriksson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Python takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Python throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eriksson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eriksson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but Python moved away.
Eriksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Python avoids it really well and circles away.
Python steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Python. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but Python moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Python there.
Eriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Python with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Python turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Eriksson.
Eriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Eriksson.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eriksson.
Python only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A combination from Eriksson does no damage.
Eriksson throws an overhand right that lands on Python's shoulder, as Python tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Python! But no joy.
Python scores with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Python, as that shot connected.
Eriksson connects with a single shot there.
Eriksson takes one to the chin there.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eriksson moves away.
Python just misses with a punch to the body.
Eriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eriksson has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python breaks the clinch.
Eriksson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Eriksson. Those never looked like landing.
Python feints a counter leg kick.
Eriksson misses with a body shot
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Eriksson.
Python moves away from the strike by Eriksson.
Python pushes Eriksson away with a front kick.
Eriksson digs a good hook to Python's body.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Eriksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eriksson lands with a cross.
Python avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Python.
I think Python has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Ioannou (ranked 5030 p4p, 24880 weight class) and Jouka Ahola (ranked 485 p4p, 550 weight class). Luke Ioannou has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Ioannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jouka Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola tries to clinch but Ioannou moves away
and Ioannou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ioannou fails with the takedown
and Ahola lands a stunning uppercut that sends Ioannou to the mat!
 It looks like Luke Ioannou has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ioannou feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ahola wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ioannou manages to pass to side control.
Ahola tries to kick Ioannou off but Ioannou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola wants to improve his position but Ioannou is controlling well.
Ioannou thows a huge punch but Ahola dodges it nicely.
Ahola is trying to stand.
Ahola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ioannou.
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.
Ioannou is thwarting Ahola's attempts to control the position.
Ioannou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ioannou.
Ahola wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahola is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luke Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola rushes Ioannou and presses him up against the cage.
Ioannou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ioannou blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Ahola.
Ioannou is breathing heavily.
Ioannou misses with an elbow strike.
Ahola misses with an elbow strike.
Ioannou throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been informed that Ahola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ioannou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola lands a right hand.
Ioannou takes a shot to the head.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Ioannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Ahola on the inside.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Ioannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola pushes Ioannou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Ioannou.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Ioannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ioannou takes a shot to the head.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Ioannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ioannou blocks an uppercut.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Ioannou pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouka Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Ioannou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ioannou gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ahola gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouka Ahola!
A very excited looking Jouka Ahola rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Logan (ranked 2455 p4p, 2736 weight class) and Paulie Gualtieri (ranked 280 p4p, 305 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Logan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Wizard. 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulie Gualtieri!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gualtieri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Gualtieri cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.
Logan misses the jab.
Logan slips under a jab from Gualtieri.
Gualtieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logan.
Gualtieri misses with a left hand
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Logan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gualtieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gualtieri drops his hands momentarily and Logan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gualtieri misses with a body shot.
Gualtieri lands an overhand right.
Gualtieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Gualtieri slips the punch.
Gualtieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan slips under a jab from Gualtieri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gualtieri misses with an uppercut.
Gualtieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Logans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Logan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gualtieri.
Logan slips under a jab.
As Gualtieri looks to move away, Logan throws a big counter combo but Gualtieri just gets out of the way.
Gualtieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gualtieri misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Gualtieri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gualtieri throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gualtieri.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gualtieri! But no joy.
Paulie Gualtieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gualtieri.
Logan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gualtieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Logan scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gualtieri throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Gualtieri misses with an uppercut
and Logan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body kick from Logan.
Gualtieri walks into a jab.
 Gualtieri is rocked!
Logan fakes the body blow, causing Gualtieri to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gualtieri goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Logan!
A victorious Jimmy Logan 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mimo Mosa (ranked 3309 p4p, 5209 weight class) and Jon Miocic (ranked 369 p4p, 492 weight class). Mimo Mosa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Miocic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mimo Mosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mosa with that takedown attempt.
Mosa misses with a head kick.
Mosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosa misses with a kick to the body
and Miocic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miocic can pounce on him.
Miocic moves out of range of the body kick.
Mosa drops his hands momentarily and Miocic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miocic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jon Miocic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Miocic as Mosa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mimo Mosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miocic scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miocic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Miocic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miocic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Miocic keeps the fight on the outside.
Mosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miocic digs a good hook to Mosa's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miocic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 Mosa is rocked!
Miocic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Mosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miocic can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miocic catches Mosa with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Mosa forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Miocic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Rumiantsev (ranked 2003 p4p, 5537 weight class) and Mateo Embry (ranked 159 p4p, 312 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Rumiantsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateo Embry!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embry misses with a left hand
and Rumiantsev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Embry throws a jab when Rumiantsev was well out of range.
Embry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rumiantsev counters with a shoot takedown. Embry fights it but they end up in guard.
Rumiantsev postures up and lands a big shot to Embry's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Embry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rumiantsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Embry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Embry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rumiantsev is pushing down on Embry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Embry is fighting to maintain full guard but Rumiantsev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Embry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Rumiantsev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rumiantsev is working for a kimura but Embry is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumiantsev seems to be working for a kimura but Embry defends the submission attempt.
Embry taking some punishment here, with Rumiantsev in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embry is defending against the submission attempts here by Rumiantsev.
Embry taking some punishment here, with Rumiantsev in his half guard.
Rumiantsev winds up and cracks Embry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Embry is rocked!
Rumiantsev winds up and cracks Embry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Embry is still in real trouble! Can Rumiantsev finish him?
Embry looks winded!
Rumiantsev lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Embry quite badly. Embry pulls Rumiantsev in close trying to recover. Rumiantsev postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Embry on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Embry doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Rumiantsev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 1896 p4p, 2229 weight class) and Danny Hoover (ranked 212 p4p, 249 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoover lands with a good body shot.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Lauzier moves out of range.
Hoover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lauzier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Lauzier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoover's hands.
Hoover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Hoover swings for the body but Lauzier moves out of range.
Hoover misses with a double jab
and Lauzier counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lauzier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
Hoover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabriel Lauzier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoover misses with a looping left.
Lauzier is looking to counter punch.
Hoover staying out of range there.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lauzier tries to avoid it but Hoover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lauzier to the ground. Lauzier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lauzier misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier throws out a powerful jab.
Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Hoover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
Lauzier looks to land a left hand but Hoover moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier slips under a jab from Hoover.
Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lauzier cracks Hoover with a good jab.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Hoover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Lauzier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 big right from Lauzier misses.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lauzier scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzier connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
Hoover tries to counter with a clinch but Lauzier shakes him off and moves away.
Lauzier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Hoover avoids the punch easily.
Hoover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoover throws a counter combo.
Hoover defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier lands an overhand right.
Hoover slips a straight right by Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.
Hoover moves into range and clinches up with Lauzier.
Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoover swinging wildly here.
Hoover tries to move into range but Lauzier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Hoover is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Hoover saw that one coming.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lauzier looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lauzier.
Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover swings widly with a right hand
and Lauzier counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Hoover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoover wants to clinch.
Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Hoover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Hoover cracks Lauzier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoover stalks Lauzier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lauzier's face. Lauzier staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lauzier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoover misses with a double jab.
Lauzier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoover.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoover closes the distance and clinches.
Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoover moves to clinch but Lauzier breaks away
and Lauzier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoover shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lauzier eats them both and turns towards Hoover to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Hoover.
Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoover darts in looking for a takedown but Lauzier gets double underhooks and turns Hoover into the cage.
Gabriel Lauzier is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lauzier.
Nice takedown defense from Lauzier. No joy for Hoover on that attempt.
Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hoover on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lauzier connects with a single shot there.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Lauzier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lauzier.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoover takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Hoover misses.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Lauzier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Hoover needs to keep his hands up - Lauzier had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Lauzier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier cracks Hoover with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoover. Hoover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoover is looking to clinch.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Hoover ducked under it nicely.
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lauzier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Hoover.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lauzier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoover has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoover just leaning against Lauzier, taking a breather.
Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzier moves out of range easily.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Hoover walks into a stiff left hand from Lauzier.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lauzier keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lauzier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoover somewhat.
Lauzier is looking to counter punch.
Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier with a jab.
Lauzier scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Lauzier finds it's target.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lauzier finds it's way through Hoover's defenses.
Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoover. Hoover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoover throws a right hand that Lauzier ducks under and follows up with a left that Lauzier also avoids with ease.
Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Lauzier tests Hoover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover throws a lazy right hand but Lauzier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Lauzier does it's job there.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
Lauzier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Lauzier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoover momentarily.
Hoover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoover misses with a straight left.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lauzier counters with a straight right hand.
Hoover misses with a low kick.
Hoover shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hoover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lauzier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lauzier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoover needs to keep his hands up - Lauzier had a free shot at his head there.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoover lands a two punch combo.
Lauzier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hoover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Hoover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lauzier connects with a jab.
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lauzier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoover slips a straight right by Lauzier.
Hoover is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier cracks Hoover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a good cross that connects.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Lauzier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
The crowd cheers as Lauzier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoover doesn't seem phased though.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoover misses with a few strikes there.
Hoover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Hoover ducks down to avoid it.
Hoover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lauzier back to the cage. Hoover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lauzier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoover can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoover's head.
Nice shot lands for Lauzier.
A telegraphed right hand from Lauzier misses the target.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Lauzier lunges at Hoover with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoover's hand.
Hoover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoover slips under a jab from Lauzier.
Hoover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoover is looking for the big counter here.
Hoover tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Lauzier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoover moves away from the strike by Lauzier.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Lauzier misses the target.
Hoover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoover misses.
Lauzier tests Hoover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoover shoots in but Lauzier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gabriel Lauzier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover.
Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Lauzier misses with a looping right.
Hoover throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily.
No luck for Lauzier with that takedown attempt.
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoover rushes Lauzier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoover tries to clinch there but Lauzier circles away.
Hoover moves in looking to clinch but Lauzier pushes him off.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hoover slips under a jab from Lauzier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover slips under a jab.
Lauzier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Hoover moves into range and clinches up with Lauzier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier breaks from the clinch.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lauzier finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoover's head.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danny Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzier misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt
and Lauzier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauzier.
Hoover throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Lauzier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lauzier, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Lauzier!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriel Lauzier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Probert Beukeboom (ranked 829 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Kieran Ware (ranked 105 p4p, 248 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Probert Beukeboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kieran Ware!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Beukeboom counter with a right hand.
Beukeboom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Beukeboom moves out of range as Ware strikes.
Beukeboom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Kieran Ware has been cut.
Beukeboom cracks Ware with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Beukeboom.
Ware misses with a jab to the body
and Beukeboom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ware misses the jab.
Ware looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beukeboom throws a series of punches but Ware moves out of range.
Beukeboom misses with a wild combination.
Ware looks to score with a jab to the body but Beukeboom is just out of range.
Kieran Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware throws a lazy uppercut
and Beukeboom counters with a left to the body.
Beukeboom throws a shot from downtown. Ware moves away and avoids it.
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 cross from Ware lands.
Ware throws an off balance right hand
and Beukeboom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beukeboom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ware's head backwards.
Ware lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ware misses the jab.
Ware moves into range and clinches up with Beukeboom.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beukeboom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beukeboom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ware circles away quickly and effectively.
Ware throws a sloppy body shot
and Beukeboom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ware just misses with a punch to the body.
Ware throws a poor cross that misses
and Beukeboom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beukeboom looks to land a combination but Ware avoids it well.
Beukeboom lands a body shot.
Ware punishes Beukeboom's body with a nice straight punch.
Beukeboom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beukeboom scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Ware takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ware throws a jab but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
Ware throws a big shot that misses.
Ware throws out a powerful jab.
Ware gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beukeboom tries a body shot but Ware blocks it.
A short uppercut from Ware.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beukeboom moves out of range of the strikes.
Beukeboom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beukeboom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ware's head.
A jab lands there for Ware.
Beukeboom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beukeboom.
Ware is rocked!
Ware misses with a shot to the body
and Beukeboom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ware misses the body punch
and Beukeboom counters with a nice uppercut.
Ware is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him?
Ware misses with a right hand
and Beukeboom counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Ware badly! Beukeboom follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Ware out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Beukeboom finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Probert Beukeboom!
Probert Beukeboom took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Dujardin (ranked 740 p4p, 883 weight class) and Tim Bird (ranked 106 p4p, 124 weight class). Dujardin's entrance music is Sosa by Leto & Guy2bezbar. A fine choice. Bird is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragula - Rob Zombie. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivier Dujardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Bird!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dujardin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dujardin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird looks to land a right hand but Dujardin moved out of range.
Dujardin blocks a head kick by Bird.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Dujardin is just out of range.
Dujardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird scores with a punch to the head.
Dujardin tries to clinch up.
Bird replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dujardin blocks it well.
Dujardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Dujardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin slips under a jab from Bird.
Bird moves into the clinch.
Dujardin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Dujardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dujardin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dujardin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bird looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bird gets through Dujardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bird struggles to land a body shot inside as Dujardin controls his hands.
Dujardin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bird has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dujardin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dujardin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dujardin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dujardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Dujardin lands a body shot.
Dujardin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dujardin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bird or not.
Dujardin misses with some punches.
Bird prevents a body shot from Dujardin.
Bird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dujardin.
Dujardin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Dujardin.
Nice body punch from Dujardin - that landed with a thud.
Bird has a couple of punches blocked by Dujardin.
Dujardin can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Dujardin misses with the head strike.
Dujardin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dujardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Dujardin controls the action.
Dujardin lands with a light punch inside.
Bird lands an elbow that stopped Dujardin in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body.
Dujardin wants a takedown but no success here.
Bird lands with a short shot to the head.
Bird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bird lands an elbow inside that Dujardin shrugs off.
Bird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dujardin gets underhooks to prevent Bird's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin misses with the head strike.
Bird using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dujardin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dujardin lands with a short shot to the head.
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body.
Dujardin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dujardin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dujardin is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.
Dujardin working Bird over with strikes.
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dujardin connects with a nice short shot to Bird's temple.
Dujardin working the head and body with strikes.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bird is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dujardin scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dujardin is working away from the top position though.
Bird is pressing down on Dujardin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bird is looking to sweep but instead, Dujardin has passed into half guard.
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
Dujardin lands with a punch from half guard.
Dujardin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dujardin wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
Bird moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bird misses with a jab to the body
and Dujardin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dujardin with a hook.
Dujardin scores with a decent looking hook.
Dujardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird scores with a sloppy right hand. Dujardin should have avoided that one.
Bird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dujardin looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Dujardin misses the jab.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Dujardin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bird misses with a straight left.
Dujardin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bird lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tim Bird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Dujardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird throws a poor cross that misses
and Dujardin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick
and Dujardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dujardin counters with a straight right hand.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dujardin counters with a nice body shot.
Dujardin scores with a jab to the body.
Bird fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Dujardin misses
and Bird counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dujardin misses with a body shot.
Bird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dujardin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Bird are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dujardin is not content to let Bird control the position.
Dujardin is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Bird are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dujardin struggling a bit here.
Bird stands up and beckons Dujardin to his feet.
Dujardin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Dujardin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dujardin works Bird's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dujardins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Dujardin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Dujardin catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Bird scores with a hook to the body. Dujardin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dujardin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Dujardin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bird.
Dujardin scores with a punch to the head.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dujardin manages to avoid it.
Dujardin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bird is looking to clinch but Dujardin is avoiding it.
Dujardin misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Dujardin coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird misses with a leg kick
and Dujardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Bird. That snapped Dujardin's head back.
Dujardin missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dujardin misses the shot to the body.
Dujardin throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Bird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bird! But no joy.
Dujardin throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dujardin shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird throws out a loose jab but Dujardin uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dujardin walks into a jab.
Bird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Dujardin slips the punch.
Bird bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dujardin's head.
Bird cracks Dujardin with an open hand slap.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dujardin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bird turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Dujardin's shoulder, as Dujardin tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin tests Bird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dujardin counters with a straight right hand.
Bird blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Bird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dujardin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Dujardin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dujardin moves out of range as Bird throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bird.
Dujardin is looking to clinch.
Bird misses with a looping right.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Dujardin moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dujardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird misses with a double jab
and Dujardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bird clinches.
Dujardin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tim Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bird misses with a knee to the head.
Bird tries to land a knee to the head but Dujardin blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dujardin.
Dujardin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dujardin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dujardin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dujardin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dujardin takes an elbow to the temple.
Dujardin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bird prevents it.
Dujardin is trying to drag Bird to the mat but Bird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bird working aggressively here.
Dujardin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dujardin managing to block the knees to the body from Bird.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin has hold of one of Bird's legs. Bird is fighting the takedown attempt but Dujardin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bird has momentary wrist control but Dujardin slips an elbow through the middle.
Dujardin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dujardin preventing the sweep.
Dujardin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dujardin is one step ahead there.
Dujardin chips away with some ground and pound.
Bird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dujardin's guard.
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Dujardin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird wants to get up but he can't break Dujardin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dujardin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bird is looking to work some ground and pound but Dujardin has wrist control.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dujardin is keeping the position for now.
Bird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dujardin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dujardin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Bird.
Well Dujardin 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olivier Dujardin!
Olivier Dujardin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tim Bird was interviewed post fight and said 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Simons (ranked 491 p4p, 820 weight class) and Joe Mendez (ranked 63 p4p, 102 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Simons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simons tests Mendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Simons.
Simons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendez. Mendez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mendez moves forwards but Simons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendez misses the jab.
Simons swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons misses the jab.
Mendez defending well as Simons loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Simons.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simons throws a combination that misses
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simons misses with an uppercut
and Mendez counters with a left to the body.
Simons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Simons - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendez.
Simons with a hook.
Simons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons misses with an uppercut
and Simons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simons throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Mendez throws out a counter right but Simons avoids it with no problem.
Mendez connects with a single shot there.
Russ Simons's cut is getting worse.
Simons swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.
Simons looks to land a combination but Mendez avoids it well.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Russ Simons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.
Simons misses with the combination.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Simons avoids it easily.
Simons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendez takes one to the chin there.
Simons misses with a left hand
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simons throws a good cross that connects.
Simons looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range.
Mendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simons.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez throws out a counter right but Simons avoids it with no problem.
Simons misses with a hook
and Simons is countered with a crisp right hand from Mendez that sends him to the canvas! Mendez follows him to the mat into side control.
Simons is rocked!
Russ Simons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez trying to control the action but Simons is working from the bottom.
Mendez throws an elbow but Simons slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Mendez crashes against the mat.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mendez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jeez, Russ Simons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russ Simons's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Mendez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elwyn Donal (ranked 244 p4p, 656 weight class) and Samson Dandrakulo (ranked 30 p4p, 94 weight class). Dandrakulo has chosen Don't Push- Sublime as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Elwyn Donal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Dandrakulo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Dandrakulo.
Donal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dandrakulo throws a looping overhand right but Donal ducks down to avoid it.
Dandrakulo drops his hands momentarily and Donal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donal with a hook.
Donal lands a big uppercut and Dandrakulo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dandrakulo looks OK. Donal waves Dandrakulo back to his feet!
Dandrakulo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donal cracks Dandrakulo with a left hook right on the temple and Dandrakulo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Donal lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dandrakulo is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Elwyn Donal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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