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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Schiraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Bukharin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Schiraz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiraz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bukharin misses with an uppercut.
Bukharin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Franco Schiraz has been cut.
Bukharin thows a body shot but no joy.
Bukharin misses with a wild body shot.
Bukharin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schiraz wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schiraz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bukharin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bukharin works over Schiraz with some ground and pound from guard.
Schiraz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bukharin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bukharin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bukharin is working Schiraz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Schiraz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bukharin is looking to defend but Schiraz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bukharin! Schiraz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bukharin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franco Schiraz!
Franco Schiraz gave a mention to Fight Night Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Diver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diver has chosen Holy Diver by Dio as his entrance music. Holy Diver struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Shawn Henderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Holy Diver's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Holy Diver!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diver shoots in and bounces Henderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diver controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diver is aware though and is defending well.
Diver keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Diver working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diver chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Diver trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diver postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diver working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diver wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Diver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diver stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diver postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Diver lands a couple of digs.
Diver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henderson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Henderson.
Henderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diver happy to just control the position for now.
Diver working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Diver's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diver creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Henderson is rocked!
Diver has hold of Henderson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Henderson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Diver cranks the arm and Henderson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Henderson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Holy Diver!
A victorious Holy Diver 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 Alphonse Gangitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Combat Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Combat Jack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonse Gangitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Combat Jack!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack throws a leg kick
and Gangitano counters with an inside leg kick.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Jack slaps away a takedown attempt from Gangitano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Gangitano lands the left hand.
Jack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gangitano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jack moves out of range of the leg kick from Gangitano.
Gangitano missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Gangitano catches Jack right on the button with a cross.
Gangitano throws a leg kick but Jack checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gangitano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Gangitano connects with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
Jack stalling in the clinch but Gangitano improves position.
Jack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gangitano avoids it.
Gangitano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gangitano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jack misses with a knee strike.
Jack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jack lands a nice knee to the body.
Gangitano just leaning against Jack, taking a breather.
Jack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gangitano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack lands with a right to the head.
Jack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gangitano blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack scores with a knee to the head.
Jack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gangitano blocks it with crossed arms.
Jack using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gangitano is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jack lands with a right to the head.
Gangitano misses with some punches.
Jack lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Gangitano.
Gangitano stalling in the clinch but Jack improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gangitano.
Jack missing with knees to the body.
Jack misses with a knee to the head.
Jack tries a knee to the head but Gangitano blocks it.
Jack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gangitano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangitano's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gangitano lands with a left to the head.
Gangitano tries to stall but Jack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gangitano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gangitano lands with a right to the head.
Gangitano working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gangitano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jack misses with a knee strike.
Jack unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gangitano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangitano's elbow.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gangitano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangitano.
Gangitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangitano backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack scores with a shot to the side of Gangitano's head.
Jack missing with knees to the body.
Gangitano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangitano's elbow.
Gangitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack throws a head punch that misses.
Jack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gangitano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Gangitano moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Combat Jack dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jack forces Gangitano back against the cage and clinches.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jack misses with a punch to the body.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Gangitano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gangitano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Combat Jack has been cut.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gangitano.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gangitano lands a head kick. Jack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gangitano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gangitano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jack tries to score with a low kick but Gangitano moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangitano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gangitano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gangitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Gangitano pushes him off.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack scores with a kick to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gangitano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gangitano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gangitano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jack's calf.
Gangitano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gangitano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack moves into range and clinches up with Gangitano.
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gangitano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jack landing knees to the head.
Gangitano presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gangitano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack misses with the head strike.
Gangitano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gangitano wants to stall.
Gangitano working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack blocks a body shot from Gangitano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack lands a good knee to the midsection. Gangitano won't want to take too many of those.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jack.
Jack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gangitano stalling in the clinch but Jack improves position.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Gangitano blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangitano.
Gangitano is trying to maintain a safe position but Jack gets an underhook and turns Gangitano into the cage.
Gangitano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gangitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Gangitano controls his hands.
Jack landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Combat Jack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gangitano lands a right hand.
Gangitano can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jack.
Jack misses with a knee to the head.
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gangitano throws a head punch that misses.
Jack tries a body shot but Gangitano blocks it.
Gangitano is trying to break free.
Gangitano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Gangitano is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gangitano blocks it with crossed arms.
Jack misses with some punches.
Gangitano breaks the clinch.
Jack takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Combat Jack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Combat Jack's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gangitano checks a low kick from Jack.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Gangitano slips under a jab.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gangitano throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a thumping low kick.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gangitano.
Gangitano moves out of range of the body kick.
Gangitano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack can pounce on him.
Jack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gangitano, pushing him back against the cage.
Jack letting Gangitano take a breather here.
Gangitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangitano gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gangitano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jack lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gangitano prevents a body shot from Jack.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gangitano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Gangitano blocks with his arms.
Gangitano tries to score a body lock takedown but Jack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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!
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Gangitano as the two fighters clinch.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Gangitano blocks with his arms.
Jack missing with knees to the body.
Jack blocks a body shot from Gangitano.
Gangitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Gangitano can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Alphonse Gangitano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Jack.
Jack is looking to control Gangitano's arms but Gangitano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jack has his back to the cage.
Jack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gangitano avoids it.
Gangitano is trying to drag Jack to the mat but Jack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Gangitano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Gangitano - that landed with a thud.
Gangitano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Combat Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jack is leaning against Gangitano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jack connects with a knee to the head.
Jack tries to throw a body punch but Gangitano avoids it by throwing Jack back against the cage.
Jack prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gangitano is rocked!
Jack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Gangitano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jack throws a big uppercut that drops Gangitano! More strikes from Jack and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gangitano lies dazed against the cage as Jack celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Combat Jack!
Combat Jack thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jo Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo comes to the cage accompanied by Set You Free. Jo Jo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jo Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Jo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jo fails with the takedown.
Morgan rushes Jo and presses him up against the cage.
Jo has hold of one of Morgan's legs. Morgan is fighting the takedown attempt but Jo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan pulls Jo in close to his closed guard and prevents Jo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morgan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morgan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morgan!
Morgan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morgan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Morgan controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jo is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan manages to get to full guard.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Jo wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Jo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan is pulling down on Jo's head. It's preventing any offense from Jo, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Jo has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
A short right from Jo on the inside.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jo.
Morgan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jo dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Jo's head and hops out.
Kip Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jo shoots in but no luck this time.
Jo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Jo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jo shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan throws a head kick that Jo semi-blocks.
Jo shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Jo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jo somewhat.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Jo avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jo doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Jo shoots in.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
Jo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morgan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Jo has him pressed against the cage.
Jo avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
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!
Morgan breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Morgan lands but Jo takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jo closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Jo pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jo dives in and scores a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Jo wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jo looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Jo had control of the position.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Jo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is adopting a defensive guard.
Jo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Jo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jo is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but Jo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jo is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Jo seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Jo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morgan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Jo has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jo.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan has hold of Jo's hands but Jo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kip Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Jo in a clinch.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Jo is controlling the position.
Morgan is pressed up against the cage. Jo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morgan down to the mat. Morgan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Jo on that attempt.
Jo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan clinches with his opponent.
Morgan lands an elbow just above Jo 's eye.
Jo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
Morgan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jo's guard.
Jo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morgan wants to stand but Jo is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Jo had control of the position.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jo has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jo trying to control the position.
Morgan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan pushing down on Jo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan seems to be working for a kimura but Jo defends the submission attempt.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to stand but Jo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kip Morgan.
I think Morgan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kip Morgan!
Kip Morgan 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Atkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkin's entrance music is she's a lady. A fine choice. Myers has chosen Halloween as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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 Las Vegas, Lee Atkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Myers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers drives through and clinches with Atkin against the cage.
Myers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Myers.
Atkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Myers breaks from the clinch.
Atkin misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
Atkin walks into a stiff left hand from Myers.
It looks like Lee Atkin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkin throws a head kick that misses.
Myers rushes Atkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atkin misses with an elbow strike.
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myers lands a head kick!
Myers tries to score with a low kick but Atkin moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
Myers takes the fight into the clinch.
Myers manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Atkin tumbling to the canvas!
Lee Atkin's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers content to stall in guard here.
Atkin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Atkin tries to get out of the position.
Myers wants to pass the guard but Atkin is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Myers.
Myers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atkin's sensitive parts.
Atkin throws a lazy body kick
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers drops Atkin with a big left hand and mounts him. Atkin is in big trouble!
Atkin is rocked!
Lee Atkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers controlling his opponent.
Myers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Myers wasn't active enough on the ground.
Myers has Atkin up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Myers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers clinches with his opponent.
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atkin throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot.
Atkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myers.
Myers throws a leg kick but Atkin moved away.
A good leg kick by Myers.
Atkin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Myers. That's going to slow Atkin down.
Myers connects with a solid leg kick.
Atkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myers.
Myers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee Atkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers cracks Atkin with an uppercut from hell and Atkin crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Myers's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Jeez, Lee Atkin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lee Atkin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Myers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Purple Aki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slim Whitman - Indian Love Call. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Purple Aki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nai Khanom Tom!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanom Tom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aki throws a head punch that misses.
Aki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khanom Tom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Aki to work.
Aki tries a knee to the head but Khanom Tom blocks it.
Aki just leaning against Khanom Tom, taking a breather.
Aki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom is trying to force a seperation but Aki has the dominant position.
Khanom Tom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aki stalling the fight.
Aki tries to land knees in the clinch but Khanom Tom avoids the damage to the body.
Aki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khanom Tom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khanom Tom is trying to force a seperation but Aki has the dominant position.
Khanom Tom prevents a body shot from Aki.
Aki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khanom Tom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khanom Tom misses with a punch to the body.
Khanom Tom misses with a body punch.
Khanom Tom is trying to force a seperation but Aki has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Khanom Tom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aki avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki just leaning against Khanom Tom, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Aki.
Khanom Tom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aki has Khanom Tom pressed against the cage, preventing Khanom Tom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khanom Tom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khanom Tom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aki misses with a wild combination.
Aki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khanom Tom throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanom Tom tries to keep at a distance but Aki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aki tries to throw a body punch but Khanom Tom avoids it by throwing Aki back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki tries a knee to the head but Khanom Tom blocks it.
Aki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aki tries a knee to the head but Khanom Tom blocks it.
Aki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khanom Tom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khanom Tom breaks the clinch.
Aki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khanom Tom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aki scrambles back to his feet.
Khanom Tom dives in and grabs Aki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aki pushes down on Khanom Tom's head and hops out.
Aki throws a head kick but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Aki misses the jab.
Aki with a jab.
Aki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aki leaves Khanom Tom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nai Khanom Tom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanom Tom.
A low kick from Khanom Tom misses
and Aki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanom Tom connects with a body shot.
Aki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aki throws a low kick but Khanom Tom avoids it.
Nice body punch from Aki.
Khanom Tom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aki is out of range and Khanom Tom settles back down.
Khanom Tom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aki.
Aki avoids the head kick by Khanom Tom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Khanom Tom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khanom Tom.
Aki moves out of range of the strikes.
Khanom Tom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nai Khanom Tom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aki wants to clinch up but Khanom Tom keeps it at a distance.
Khanom Tom lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Aki.
Aki lands with a kick to the temple. Khanom Tom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Nai Khanom Tom has been cut.
Aki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khanom Tom stalks Aki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aki's face. Aki staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanom Tom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanom Tom.
That kick from Aki tenderised Khanom Tom's leg. Khanom Tom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khanom Tom manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aki on his heels. He'll look to pass Aki's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khanom Tom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khanom Tom wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki managing to control the position.
Khanom Tom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khanom Tom wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nai Khanom Tom hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aki slips under a jab from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom scores with a hook to the body. Aki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khanom Tom throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom throws a right hand that misses
and Aki moves into the clinch.
Khanom Tom tries to circle away but Aki has him pinned against the cage.
Aki connects with a knee to the head.
Khanom Tom wants to get back to striking at distance but Aki won't allow it.
Khanom Tom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aki is defending well for now.
Come on Aki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aki lands an uppercut.
Khanom Tom manages to break the clinch.
Aki swinging wildly here.
Khanom Tom misses with a low kick.
Khanom Tom misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom throws a front kick aimed at Aki's knee but Aki avoids it well.
Aki moves out of range as Khanom Tom strikes.
Aki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khanom Tom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanom Tom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aki.
Khanom Tom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aki misses with the combination.
Aki works Khanom Tom's body with a nice hook.
Khanom Tom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Khanom Tom duly obliges.
Khanom Tom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khanom Tom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanom Tom throws out the jab.
Khanom Tom scores with a leg kick.
Khanom Tom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aki. That did some damage!
Aki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khanom Tom, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Aki.
Khanom Tom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khanom Tom wants to break free but Aki has control.
Aki keeps control of Khanom Tom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aki keeps control of Khanom Tom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aki struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanom Tom controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aki misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Purple Aki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nai Khanom Tom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Khanom Tom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aki has Khanom Tom up against the cage in a clinch.
Khanom Tom tries to stall but Aki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Aki.
Khanom Tom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Khanom Tom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khanom Tom blocks a body shot from Aki.
Khanom Tom avoiding damage as Aki throws knees to the body.
Aki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aki digs a right hand into Khanom Tom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khanom Tom's gas tank.
Aki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khanom Tom is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khanom Tom avoids it.
Aki prevents Khanom Tom from breaking the clinch.
Aki lands a good knee to the midsection. Khanom Tom won't want to take too many of those.
Khanom Tom has had enough of the clinch but Aki keeps him there for the moment.
Aki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Purple Aki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aki misses with a body punch.
Aki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khanom Tom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aki trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki misses with a knee strike.
Khanom Tom wants to get back to striking at distance but Aki won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Khanom Tom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khanom Tom avoiding damage as Aki throws knees to the body.
Aki misses with a body punch.
Khanom Tom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khanom Tom misses with an uppercut. Aki saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Khanom Tom misses its intended target.
Aki looks to throw a body kick
and Khanom Tom counters with a left to the body.
Khanom Tom just misses with a punch to the body.
Aki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanom Tom.
Aki tries to clinch but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Khanom Tom looks to land a combination. Aki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki tries to clinch there but Khanom Tom circles away.
Aki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aki takes one on the button.
Aki tries to clinch there but Khanom Tom circles away.
Aki checks a low kick from Khanom Tom.
Aki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aki lands a leg kick that knocks Khanom Tom off balance momentarily.
Purple Aki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khanom Tom misses with a looping right.
Purple Aki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aki staying out of range there.
Aki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khanom Tom takes a swing at Aki's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki throws a solid leg kick but Khanom Tom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aki.
Khanom Tom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aki on the side of the head.
Khanom Tom misses with a body shot.
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick but Aki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanom Tom misses with a kick to the body.
Khanom Tom looks for a takedown but Aki sprawls well.
Aki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khanom Tom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khanom Tom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khanom Tom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aki avoids the body shot from Khanom Tom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Purple Aki.
I think Aki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Aki!
After winning the bout, Purple Aki 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trinidad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nelly - Here Comes the Boom. Del Norte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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29
130 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trinidad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Del Norte wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Del Norte misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Del Norte throws a combination that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Del Norte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Del Norte throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Del Norte moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Del Norte shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Del Norte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson leaves Del Norte with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trinidad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Del Norte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Del Norte turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Del Norte manages to end up in side control.
Jackson regains half guard, as Del Norte was trying to land strikes.
Del Norte is trying for a kimura here. Jackson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Del Norte wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fantinaz Del Norte!
Fantinaz Del Norte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superbeast. This should be a great matchup!
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275 lbs
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249 lbs
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Salvatore Lucania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Ross!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Ross.
Lucania looks for the body kick but Ross saw that one coming.
Ross swings widly with a right hand
and Lucania counters with an outside leg kick.
Lucania is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ross.
Lucania moves away from the strike by Ross.
Ross looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucania is just out of range.
Lucania has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucania throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross is trying to push Lucania away but Lucania has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ross tries to circle away but Lucania has him pinned against the cage.
Lucania misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ross.
Ross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ross avoiding damage as Lucania throws knees to the body.
Lucania using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ross breaks from the clinch.
Ross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross checks a leg kick.
Lucania tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania tries to clinch but Ross is having none of it.
Ross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross blocks a low kick nicely.
Lucania tries to clinch up
and Ross counters with a two punch combo.
Ross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucania tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lucania slips under a jab.
Ross throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucania darts in trying to clinch
and Ross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucania thinking.
Lucania tries to clinch but Ross is having none of it.
Dan Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross swings for the body but Lucania moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ross crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lucania - the referee stops the clock and Ross gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lucania. Ross manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lucania misses with a head kick.
Ross lands with a good body shot.
Ross is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lucania fakes the leg kick and cracks Ross in the body.
Lucania keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucania lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucania ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucania manages to avoid it.
Lucania lands a big head kick that sends Ross tumbling to the mat! Lucania takes a step backwards and waves Ross back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dan Ross has been cut.
Lucania gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucania is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ross is defending well for now.
Ross trying to stall but Lucania improves his position.
Lucania tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucania as Ross tries to tie him up.
Lucania with a knee to the head.
Ross has had enough of the clinch but Lucania keeps him there for the moment.
Lucania has Ross pushed against the cage.
Lucania's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucania was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Lucania tries to clinch up.
Ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucania sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ross throws a series of punches but Lucania moves out of range.
Ross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucania.
A right-left combo lands from Ross.
Ross lands a nice hook to Lucania's body. Lucania takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucania is looking to chop away at Ross's legs.
Lucania throws a head kick that misses.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lucania. That one must have hurt.
Ross looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucania is just out of range.
Ross connects with the punch.
Ross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucania stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ross scores with a nice strike.
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucania manages to avoid it.
Lucania tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Lucania does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross missing with a left hand there. Lucania was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Lucania slips under a jab from Ross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Salvatore Lucania will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Ross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lucania throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucania is just out of range.
Lucania misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lucania.
Lucania avoids the body shot from Ross.
Lucania takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucania moves away.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucania closes the distance but Ross moves to the side
and Ross counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lucania wants to clinch.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucania was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Lucania lands a head kick. Ross smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania throws a solid leg kick but Ross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lucania.
Ross scores with a nice head shot.
Lucania uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
Lucania fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucania lands with a slapping head kick.
Lucania throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lucania closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salvatore Lucania is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucania fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross scores with a decent looking hook.
Lucania tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lucania feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ross's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucania throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross stuns Lucania with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucania.
Ross misses with a body shot.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucania moves away.
Ross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucania can pounce on him.
Lucania moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Ross looks to land a combination but Lucania avoids it well.
Ross checks a low kick from Lucania.
Ross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ross lands a nice hook to Lucania's body. Lucania takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Ross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucania.
Lucania takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ross fails to land with a series of punches.
Ross scores with a hook to the body. Lucania takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a body shot.
Ross takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lucania tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Ross throws a nice looking combination but Lucania bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ross!
Lucania wants to clinch but Ross slips to the side
and Lucania takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ross on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lucania rather than just go for the knockout.
Lucania moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ross!
Ross blocks a leg kick.
Lucania tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucania.
Ross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucania can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a body punch but Lucania moves out of range.
Lucania is looking to clinch.
Ross throws a body punch but Lucania moves out of range.
Ross takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lucania takes the fight into the clinch.
Ross dodges an elbow strike from Lucania.
Lucania trying to land knees to the body.
Ross digs a right hand into Lucania's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucania's gas tank.
Lucania tries a knee to the head but Ross blocks it.
Ross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucania lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Dan Ross's cut even more.
Lucania keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lucania stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Salvatore Lucania will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Ross's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lucania pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucania will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ross checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ross.
Ross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucania.
Ross digs a good hook to Lucania's body.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucania circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucania tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucania lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ross throws a jab when Lucania was well out of range.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucania tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Lucania wants to clinch.
Lucania throws a wild body kick that Ross sees coming a mile off.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Lucania connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lucania there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucania throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Ross scores with a nice right hand.
Ross tries to bum rush Lucania with a series of wild strikes but Lucania uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucania scoring well with a low kick there.
Dan Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross missing with a left hand there. Lucania was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle, before Lucania throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ross's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lucania lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Salvatore Lucania!
An out of breath and clearly excited Salvatore Lucania thanked Untouchable Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pons De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by On March The Saints. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pons De Leon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by De Leon or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Leon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
De Leon dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Leon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Leon struggling a bit here.
De Leon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson throws an elbow but De Leon slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leon can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson working the ground and pound but De Leon is defending the strikes.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but De Leon defends.
Johnson cracks De Leon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
It looks like Pons De Leon has been cut.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson cracks De Leon with a big right hand but De Leon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of De Leon's head but De Leon avoids it well.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That has opened up Pons De Leon's cut even more.
De Leon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound but De Leon is defending the strikes.
De Leon dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Leon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
Johnson is putting a hurting on De Leon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pons De Leon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pons De Leon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicholas Johnson!
Post fight, an emotional Nicholas Johnson said 'So how did my stand up look, huh? Hope all you haters appreciate my striking game now. Good fight, told you all I was gonna take the win, didn't I? Hah. Gotta go now, party to attend! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doom Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Santucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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248 lbs
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253 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doom Unit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Santucho!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santucho.
Santucho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santucho ducks under a wild hook from Unit.
Unit misses with a low kick.
Santucho swings for the body but Unit moves out of range.
Unit ducks under a wild hook from Santucho.
Santucho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unit.
Unit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Pablo Santucho has been cut.
Santucho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santucho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Unit as Santucho shoots in.
Some bone on bone action there as Santucho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santucho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Unit cracks Santucho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Unit misses with a body kick.
Unit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santucho at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santucho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Unit scores with a decent looking hook.
Unit connects with a leg kick. Santucho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santucho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Unit ducks right into an uppercut from Santucho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santucho is looking to chop away at Unit's legs.
Santucho needs to keep his hands up - Unit had a free shot at his head there.
Santucho is rocked!
Unit throws a looping overhand right but Santucho ducks down to avoid it.
Unit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santucho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Unit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santucho is still on wobbly legs! Can Unit finish him?
Unit lands a body shot.
Santucho looks winded!
Santucho cracks a nice hook into Unit's ribs.
Santucho seems to have recovered his senses.
Santucho avoids the head kick by Unit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santucho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unit. Unit obviously looking to wear him down.
Unit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santucho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unit is looking to slow Santucho down with leg kicks.
Santucho throws a jab when Unit was well out of range.
Santucho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santucho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unit is out of range and Santucho settles back down.
Santucho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unit is out of range and Santucho settles back down.
Santucho misses with a leg kick
and Unit counters by moving into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Unit.
Santucho blocks a body shot from Unit.
Unit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Unit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Pablo Santucho's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Unit.
Unit is leaning against Santucho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Unit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unit pushes Santucho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santucho prevents a body shot from Unit.
Unit drops Santucho with a big right hand! Unit charges in looking to finish - Santucho manages to keep Unit in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
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!
Unit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Unit pushes down on Santucho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unit trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santucho is trying to maintain the position but Unit is very close to passing his half guard.
Unit uses his free foot to push down on Santucho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santucho.
Santucho is trying desperately to improve position.
Unit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santucho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Unit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Santucho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Unit tries to clinch up.
Unit lunges at Santucho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santucho's hand.
Santucho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santucho throws a leg kick
and Unit counters with a right hand to the body.
Unit scores with a nice strike.
The cut above Pablo Santucho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Doom Unit is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unit Throws a clean left jab. Unit Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Santucho's chin! Santucho crumbles to the ground and Unit follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Unit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doom Unit!
Doom Unit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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