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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karom Tomson (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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150 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Dangerous knees
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tomson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tomson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Tomson.
It looks like Black Diaz has been cut.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Tomson won't allow it.
Tomson lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Tomson.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tomson obliges.
Tomson lands a knee to the head.
Diaz is rocked!
Tomson jerks Diaz's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Diaz drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tomson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tomson because Diaz was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Karom Tomson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikylechester Warchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikylechester Warchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warchester has Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warchester.
Michaels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warchester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Joseph Michaels has been cut.
Warchester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warchester lands a hook that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Michaels goes for a takedown attempt but Warchester pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
Warchester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Warchester moves into the clinch.
Warchester is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warchester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Warchester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warchester prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikylechester Warchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Michaels.
Warchester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warchester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warchester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warchester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Warchester.
The referee is keeping an eye on Warchester - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Michaels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warchester walks away with a smile on his face. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Warchester rushes Michaels and presses him up against the cage.
Michaels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warchester to keep the fight standing.
Warchester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Michaels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warchester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Warchester moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warchester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warchester lands with a light punch inside.
Warchester cracks Michaels with a nice body shot.
Michaels looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warchester.
Warchester lands with a right to the head.
Warchester gets through Michaels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michaels is trying to push Warchester away but Warchester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Warchester lands a shot to the body.
Warchester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warchester lands with a light punch inside.
Warchester is working Michaels over against the cage.
Warchester lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warchester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warchester lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Warchester - that landed with a thud.
Warchester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michaels or not.
Warchester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warchester lands a left hand.
Warchester scores with a shot to the side of Michaels's head.
Warchester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Warchester.
Good body shot from Warchester.
Warchester pushes Michaels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warchester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warchester presses Michaels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warchester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Warchester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels letting Warchester take a breather here.
Warchester slows down the pace here.
Warchester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Warchester.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Warchester.
Michaels ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Michaels no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Michaels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warchester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warchester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warchester wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikylechester Warchester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Michaels'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.
Michaels moves in looking to clinch but Warchester pushes him off.
It looked like Warchester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warchester forces Michaels back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warchester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michaels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michaels blocks a body shot from Warchester.
Warchester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michaels can do to turn this around?
Warchester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michaels working hard to break the clinch.
Warchester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warchester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Warchester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels takes a shot to the head.
Michaels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Warchester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michaels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warchester.
Warchester lands a shot to the body.
Warchester lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Warchester.
Warchester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Warchester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Warchester.
Warchester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Warchester.
A short right from Warchester on the inside.
Warchester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Warchester scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Warchester.
Warchester digs a right hand underneath Michaels's ribcage. Michaels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warchester gets through Michaels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warchester pushes Michaels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mikylechester Warchester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warchester lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Warchester.
A short uppercut from Warchester.
Warchester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warchester is working Michaels over against the cage.
Warchester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Michaels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warchester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warchester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warchester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warchester lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warchester lands a shoulder strike.
Warchester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warchester lands an uppercut.
Warchester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warchester lands a nice uppercut.
Warchester struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Michaels gets control of Warchester's arms and successfully pulls guard. Michaels will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels has his foot on Warchester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warchester works his way back into a safe position though.
Warchester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michaels on the ground.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warchester is stalling in the full guard.
Michaels wants to sweep here but Warchester controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to keep Warchester in close.
Warchester slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Warchester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikylechester Warchester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Michaels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Michaels closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Michaels lands in his opponent's guard.
Warchester is looking to stand back up but Michaels counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Warchester.
Michaels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warchester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Michaels is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Michaels is working for a kimura but Warchester is defending it quite comfortably.
Warchester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warchester tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warchester trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throwing shots but Warchester is blocking nicely.
Michaels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warchester keeps working.
Michaels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warchester sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warchester is staying active underneath Michaels, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Warchester trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels works his way into full mount!
Warchester taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels punching from mount but Warchester doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Michaels cracks Warchester with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Michaels has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Warchester's face.
Michaels punishing his opponent with strikes.
Michaels throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Warchester has his hands clasped together but Michaels breaks the hold and Warchester is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Michaels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Michaels!
Joseph Michaels gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siegel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coolio ft. L.V - Gangsta's Paradise. Big Boy Rick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Boy Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Siegel!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegel connects with an inside leg kick.
Siegel moves out of range of the strikes.
Rick throws a right hand that misses
and Siegel counters with a thumping low kick.
Siegel defending well as Rick loads up on a big left hand.
Siegel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rick with a body shot.
Siegel lands a head kick!
It looks like Big Boy Rick has been cut.
Siegel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Siegel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rick.
Siegel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Siegel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rick misses with a double jab
and Siegel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Siegel.
Siegel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel throws a shot from downtown. Rick moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Rick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Siegel misses with a hook.
Siegel misses with a wild body shot.
Big Boy Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siegel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rick lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Siegel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Siegel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Siegel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rick blocks a head kick by Siegel.
Siegel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rick lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siegel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siegel lands a nice looking body kick.
Siegel scores with a head kick.
Rick walks into a stiff left hand from Siegel.
Rick throws out a loose jab but Siegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rick scores with a decent looking hook.
Siegel misses the jab.
Siegel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rick with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Siegel.
A head kick from Siegel lands but Rick takes it in his stride.
Siegel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rick, pushing him back against the cage.
Siegel slows down the pace here.
Rick misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rick backwards.
Siegel is working Rick over against the cage.
Siegel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siegel ducks under a wild hook from Rick.
Siegel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Siegel clinches with his opponent.
Rick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rick misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Siegel.
Siegel lands an elbow just above Rick 's eye.
A body shot lands from Siegel.
Siegel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rick backwards.
Siegel stalling against the cage.
Siegel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rick swings wildly with an uppercut but Siegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siegel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rick backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siegel breaks from the clinch.
Rick misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Siegel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Siegel avoids the body shot from Rick.
Rick looks to land a right hand but Siegel moved out of range.
Siegel scores with a nice head shot.
Rick takes one to the chin there.
Rick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Siegel slips under a jab.
Siegel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice jab there from Siegel.
Rick moves forwards but Siegel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel ducks under a wild hook from Rick.
Siegel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rick lands with a shot to the body.
Rick throws a looping overhand right but Siegel ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Siegel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Boy Rick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Siegel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Rick misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Siegel.
Siegel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siegel! But no joy.
Siegel lands a head kick. Rick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rick is rocked!
Rick swings widly with a right hand
and Siegel counters with a leg kick.
Oh Rick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siegel cracks Rick on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rick falls backwards against the cage. Siegel follows up with more strikes that drop Rick to his knees. Siegel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rick! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Siegel!
A relieved looking Benjamin Siegel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Little Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Noel Diaz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Rick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rick misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz jabs at Rick's body.
Diaz tries to sprawl but Rick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to roll over but Rick keeps him under control.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick trying to control the pace.
Rick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Rick has control of the leg.
Rick is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Rick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is pressing down on Rick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Rick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick is looking for a kimura here.
Rick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz is looking to control Rick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rick pulls his head out easily.
Diaz looks winded!
Rick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Rick is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rick moves nicely into side control.
Rick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rick works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Rick maintains control.
Rick is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rick avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Rick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diaz has given up his back here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz tries to break free.
Rick has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Rick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Rick advances to half guard.
Rick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Rick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Rick wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rick controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz trying to hold on to Rick's head to control him but Rick postures up.
Rick has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Diaz defend it? Rick steps over the head and cranks it - Diaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Little Rick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Tuft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuft comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - The Hum kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cris Cyborg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cris Cyborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Tuft!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuft lands a front kick.
Tuft scores with a nice head shot.
Tuft scores with a nice body kick.
Tuft throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cyborg.
It looks like Cris Cyborg has been cut.
Tuft lands a glancing blow to the side of Cyborg's head.
Tuft lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cyborg falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tuft dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Tuft!
Gunnar Tuft tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marjorie Dawes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gauthier St. Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges. St. Georges has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marjorie Dawes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marjorie Dawes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gauthier St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Georges moves into the clinch.
St. Georges lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Marjorie Dawes has been cut.
Dawes takes an elbow to the forehead.
St. Georges lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St. Georges.
Marjorie Dawes's cut is getting worse.
St. Georges lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Georges.
Dawes is rocked!
Dawes is looking for a takedown.
St. Georges lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St. Georges lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Dawes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawes's defenses.
Marjorie Dawes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St. Georges.
Dawes tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St. Georges.
St. Georges pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Dawes! St. Georges unloads with more strikes and Dawes sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier St. Georges!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knuckles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles RIck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Knuckles OToole has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knuckles OToole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles RIck!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RIck misses with a takedown
and OToole counters with a series of strikes. RIck will be more careful next time no doubt.
RIck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OToole is fending him off so far but RIck persists. Nope, OToole circles away and we're back to standing.
Charles RIck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RIck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OToole swivels and escapes.
Knuckles OToole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles RIck.
RIck shoots and misses
and OToole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
RIck dives in and scores a takedown into OToole's guard.
RIck tries to free his leg and advance position but OToole is retaining full guard.
OToole keeping moving, preventing RIck from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RIck drops back looking for a leg! OToole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OToole manages to kick RIck off! RIck jumps back into OToole's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RIck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
RIck looking to pass the guard.
OToole controls RIck momentarily but RIck frees himself.
RIck trying to control the position from guard on top but OToole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OToole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
RIck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
RIck won't allow OToole to sweep him here.
OToole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for RIck on the ground.
RIck trying to control the position from guard on top but OToole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
RIck has his takedown stuffed
and OToole counters with a nice body shot.
RIck looks winded!
RIck tries to score a power double leg takedown but OToole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten RIck somewhat.
OToole lands a big head kick that sends RIck tumbling to the mat! OToole takes a step backwards and waves RIck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Charles RIck has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole lands a nice shot that snaps RIck's head back.
RIck shoots and misses
and OToole counters with a one-two to the body.
OToole lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by OToole's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
RIck takes a jab right on the kisser.
OToole gets a clinch.
OToole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole lands with a right to the head.
OToole gets through RIck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OToole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
RIck is rocked!
OToole scores with a shoulder strike.
RIck is still on wobbly legs! Can OToole finish him?
OToole lands a left hand that snaps the head of RIck backwards.
OToole creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends RIck's eyes rolling into the back of his head! RIck drops to his knees and OToole pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knuckles OToole!
Knuckles OToole decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Masterclass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Masterclass has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alka Mangrove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Masterclass!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterclass moves into the clinch successfully.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mason Masterclass has been cut.
Masterclass misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
Mangrove lands with a right to the head.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mangrove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterclass backwards.
Our sources have told us that Mangrove has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masterclass's brow.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Masterclass 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside.
Mangrove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masterclass takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mangrove scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterclass looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mangrove scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Masterclass in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Masterclass is rocked!
Mangrove lands a body shot.
Masterclass is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangrove finish him?
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Mason Masterclass's cut even more.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Masterclass in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Masterclass in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove is working Masterclass over against the cage.
Mangrove creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Masterclass's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Masterclass drops to his knees and Mangrove pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alka Mangrove!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Big Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Man comes to the cage accompanied by Big Man. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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28
190 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Big Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Mondello!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mondello looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mondello wants to take the fight to the mat but Big Man manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Big Man lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jordan Mondello has been cut.
Mondello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Big Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
Big Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mondello backwards.
Big Man lands a nice elbow.
Big Man comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mondello is looking to control Big Man's arms but Big Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mondello has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Big Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mondello is working for takedown but Big Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
Julius Big Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mondello.
Mondello takes an elbow to the temple.
Mondello is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Big Man is defending well.
Big Man lands an elbow inside.
Big Man connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Jordan Mondello's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Man lands a damaging elbow.
Big Man lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Jordan Mondello's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Big Man gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Big Man utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've been informed that Mondello has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Big Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mondello backwards.
Jordan Mondello's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Big Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Big Man.
Big Man scores with a knee to the head.
Big Man effectively controlling the action here.
Big Man lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jordan Mondello's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Julius Big Man!
A victorious Julius Big Man 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balder Torkelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harding comes to the cage accompanied by Bitch School. Jonathan Harding has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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172 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Harding!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balder Torkelson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harding closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torkelson misses with a looping right.
Harding takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harding lands the left hand.
Torkelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from Torkelson.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Torkelson moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Torkelson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torkelson.
Torkelson scores with a jab. Harding acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harding throws a jab when Torkelson was well out of range.
Torkelson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torkelson throws a right hand that Harding ducks under and follows up with a left that Harding also avoids with ease.
Harding fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Torkelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harding.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding throws the left hand but Torkelson avoids the punch easily.
Harding moves out of range of the strikes.
Harding is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Harding misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Torkelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torkelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Torkelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Harding scores with a three punch combo!
Harding lands a body shot.
Torkelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harding misses with a combination
and Torkelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harding blocks the body kick.
Harding misses with a low kick as Torkelson jumps back.
Harding swings widly with a right hand
and Torkelson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding swings widly with a right hand
and Torkelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Torkelson.
Harding working aggressively here.
Torkelson misses with a punch to the body.
Torkelson blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torkelson working aggressively here.
Torkelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Torkelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harding wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torkelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding misses with a punch to the body.
Torkelson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Torkelson on the inside.
Harding goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torkelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harding working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torkelson lands a left hand.
Torkelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torkelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torkelson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harding or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torkelson.
A short body shot lands from Torkelson as the two fighters clinch.
Harding letting Torkelson take a breather here.
Harding looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Torkelson.
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harding can't break the clinch.
Torkelson blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Harding.
Torkelson pushes Harding back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torkelson throws a head punch that misses.
Harding can't find room to land a body shot as Torkelson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Torkelson fails to land.
Harding working aggressively here.
Harding tries to work over Torkelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torkelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torkelson lands a body shot.
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torkelson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torkelson.
Torkelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torkelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harding backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balder Torkelson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torkelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Harding jabs Torkelson right on the nose. Torkelson blinks but takes it well.
Torkelson misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Harding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torkelson. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torkelson.
Torkelson cracks Harding with a right hand to the side of the head.
Torkelson slips a straight right by Harding.
Torkelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
Torkelson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harding.
Harding scores with a nice head shot.
Harding feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torkelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Torkelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torkelson throws a head kick that Harding semi-blocks.
Torkelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harding.
Torkelson throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Torkelson coming out on top.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torkelson.
Harding tries to move into range but Torkelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jonathan Harding is winning the standup battle so far.
Harding throws a leg kick that misses.
Torkelson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Torkelson's shoulder, as Torkelson tries to avoid the shot.
Torkelson misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Torkelson blocks the low kick.
Harding lands a lovely overhand right.
Torkelson is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Torkelson throws out a powerful jab.
Torkelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Harding finish him?
Jonathan Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Harding!
Jonathan Harding retains his middleweight title!
Jonathan Harding was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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