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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nyffe Pehmytkudos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pehmytkudos comes into the arena with Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me blaring out of the sound system. Stern has chosen The Great American Nightmare as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 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
24 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pehmytkudos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pehmytkudos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stern lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stern.
Stern misses with a body shot
and Pehmytkudos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pehmytkudos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stern shoots and misses
and Pehmytkudos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pehmytkudos feinted with a counter takedown.
Stern gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern trying to control the action but Pehmytkudos is working from the bottom.
Pehmytkudos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stern's best efforts.
Stern works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern tries for a kimura but Pehmytkudos is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stern asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pehmytkudos throws Stern to one side and escapes!
Stern fails to land the takedown.
Stern has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pehmytkudos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pehmytkudos attempts a counter takedown but Stern avoids it well and moves away.
Stern lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pehmytkudos circles away quickly and effectively.
Pehmytkudos circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Pehmytkudos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stern.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Pehmytkudos attempts a counter takedown but Stern avoids it well and moves away.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick
and Pehmytkudos counters with a shoot takedown. Stern fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pehmytkudos wants to stand but Stern is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pehmytkudos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stern bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pehmytkudos's guard.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Pehmytkudos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Pehmytkudos is keeping the position.
Stern wants to control from the top but Pehmytkudos keeps moving.
Pehmytkudos wants to stand but Stern is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stern is aware though and is defending well.
Stern advances position into side control!
Stern tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stern has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pehmytkudos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stern wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pehmytkudos is looking to escape.
Pehmytkudos tries to hold on but Stern postures up.
Stern won't let Pehmytkudos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Stern trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stern avoids the attempt from Pehmytkudos to control.
Stern working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pehmytkudos looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Stern! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Tillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Dick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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181 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Tillion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dick stuffs the takedown attempt from Tillion. Tillion gets slowly back to his feet.
Jared Tillion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillion shoots in looking for a takedown but Dick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tillion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tillion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dick is fending him off so far but Tillion persists. Nope, Dick circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Tillion.
Dick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown. Tillion tries to sprawl out of it but Dick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tillion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tillion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tillion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tillion.
Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tillion.
Tillion wants to pass the guard but Dick is defending well.
Dick looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tillion wants to free his trapped foot but Dick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tillion passes to full mount!
Tillion scoring with strikes but Dick is staying in there.
Tillion in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dick trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tillion punching from mount but Dick doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tillion unloads with some shots from mount but Dick bucks and avoids them well.
Tillion throwing strikes here but Dick is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tillion cracks Dick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dick is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillion unloading with bombs!
Dick is rocked!
Tillion working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Dick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tillion postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dick bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tillion and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Tillion!
After the fight, Jared Tillion was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler has chosen Coal Chamber - Burgundy as his entrance music. Sammy Owens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Owens shoots in and bounces Kessler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Owens preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Owens has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler is pulling down on Owens's head to control his posture.
Owens throwing strikes but missing.
Kessler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Owens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is fighting to break Kessler's control of his arms but Kessler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kessler wants to sweep here but Owens controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler is pulling down on Owens's head. It's preventing any offense from Owens, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Owens stopping the sweep attempt from Kessler.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown but Kessler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Owens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Owens avoids the body shot from Kessler.
Kessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Owens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kessler's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens prevents Kessler from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Owens seems content to control.
Kessler wants to control but Owens is keeping busy.
Kessler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Let's hope that Kessler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Owens works his way into full mount!
Owens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kessler is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler holds of for dear life.
Owens content just to control the position here.
Kessler wants to control but Owens is having none of it.
Owens controlling the pace for now.
Owens trying to control but Kessler is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kessler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Kessler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Owens working Kessler over with strikes here.
Owens thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Owens avoids the attempt from Kessler to control.
Owens tries to push Kessler's head away but Kessler is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens won't let Kessler get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Owens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Kessler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kessler lands a leg kick that knocks Owens off balance momentarily.
Kessler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Owens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Kessler there.
Kessler misses the jab.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens throws out a powerful jab.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Owens shoots in and drives through. Kessler sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kessler!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owens.
Kessler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Owens at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Owens
and Kessler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens looks to throw the jab but Kessler is out of range.
Owens tries to score with a low kick but Kessler moves his leg out of the way.
Sammy Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler thows a body kick. Owens tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Owens blocks a head kick by Kessler.
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Owens throws a head kick but Kessler moves out of range.
Kessler looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kessler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kessler blocks a head kick by Owens.
Owens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Owens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a leg kick
and Kessler counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kessler is pushing Owens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Owens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kessler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kessler.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Kessler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owens avoids it.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kessler tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
A knee to the head by Kessler.
A nice left hand lands by Kessler.
Kessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kessler is struggling to control the position.
Owens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kesslers head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owens avoids it.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Owens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kessler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Owens blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action.
Owens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kessler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Owens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kessler but Kessler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kessler wants to counter the offense by Owens and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Owens.
Owens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kessler counters with an inside leg kick.
Kessler digs a good hook to Owens's body.
Johann Kessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Owens has time to react.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kessler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Owens throws a hook to the side of Kessler's head but Kessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kessler.
Owens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens shoots and misses
and Kessler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Owens throws out a loose jab but Kessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kessler unleashes a big counter combination but Owens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kessler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Owens fails with the takedown.
Owens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Owens.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Kessler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Owens is rocked!
Owens wants to stay close but Kessler steps back to make room for something. Owens seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kessler and Owens drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johann Kessler!
A victorious Johann Kessler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperiex Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imperiex Prime could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bernard Bear's chin.
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280 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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240 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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World class 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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Imperiex Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernard Bear!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear lands a body shot.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prime moves away.
Prime throwing a counter right hand but Bear manages to avoid it.
Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prime was well out of range. Poor timing from Bear.
Bear moves forwards but Prime connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bear lands with a shot to the body.
Bear get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bear stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Prime runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imperiex Prime!
Imperiex Prime gave a mention to My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iain Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Leotardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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163 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Leotardo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Leotardo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leotardo is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Leotardo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anderson 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.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Leotardo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anderson controlling from mount.
Leotardo tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Leotardo tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leotardo taking shots to the head.
Leotardo tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Leotardo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anderson.
Leotardo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Anderson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Leotardo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iain Anderson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garbrandt's choice of entrance music: Volbeat - A Warrior's Call. Cody Garbrandt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
5 - 4 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Garbrandt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbrandt clinches with his opponent.
Franklin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garbrandt is defending well.
Franklin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garbrandt after a bit of a struggle.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Garbrandt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Franklin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garbrandt fails to land the takedown.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garbrandt sprawls and moves away.
Franklin has been working on his balance at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Franklin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franklin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franklin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franklin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklin won't allow Garbrandt to get back to his feet.
Franklin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franklin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franklin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garbrandt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garbrandt has escaped and now he's on top!
Garbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Franklin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Garbrandt is looking to defend but Franklin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Garbrandt! Franklin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Garbrandt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Franklin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface - Dollar. Miller has chosen X Gon' Give It To Ya - DMX as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eddie Money could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Miller's chin.
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Miller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
George Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Money.
Money takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller is rocked!
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Money moves in close and cracks Miller with a massive right hand! Miller, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Money!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Money!
A pretty intense looking Eddie Money took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Frankham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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255 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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275 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Frankham!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankham throws a series of punches but Arlovski avoids them all with ease.
Arlovski clinches up against the cage.
Frankham controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Arlovski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arlovski tries to circle away but Frankham has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Frankham to work.
Arlovski letting Frankham take a breather here.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arlovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arlovski!
It looks like Ben Frankham has been cut.
Frankham misses with the combination.
A big right from Frankham misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankham seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Arlovski shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Frankham is backing up but Arlovski catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Frankham covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Arlovski Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Arlovski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andrey Arlovski made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego has chosen Tupac - I'm a Soldier as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
32 - 9 - 2 |
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30
177 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
32 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabe Christianson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Don Diego!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diego displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Christianson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Christianson in a clinch.
Christianson scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Christianson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christianson misses with a body punch.
Christianson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christianson misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Christianson.
Christianson misses with the head strike.
Christianson throws a head punch that misses.
Diego pushes Christianson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christianson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christianson lands with a light punch inside.
Christianson is trying to stall.
Christianson working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Christianson.
Diego presses Christianson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christianson works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Christianson can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Christianson struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Christianson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christianson blocks an uppercut.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christianson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christianson misses with a body punch.
Christianson throws a head punch that misses.
Christianson takes a shot to the head.
Christianson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Christianson controls his hands.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christianson swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christianson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christianson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christianson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christianson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Christianson.
Christianson throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Christianson only half commits.
Diego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christianson.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Christianson moves out of range easily.
Christianson misses the shot to the body.
Christianson blocks the body kick.
Christianson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christianson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Christianson cracks Diego with a good jab.
Christianson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Christianson.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christianson throws a shot to the body.
Christianson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Christianson throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Christianson in a clinch.
Christianson misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Christianson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego tries to work over Christianson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christianson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Christianson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christianson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christianson breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego scores with a nice body kick.
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Christianson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Christianson off the cage and back into range.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christianson.
Christianson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christianson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christianson throws a big shot that misses.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Christianson saw that one coming.
Christianson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christianson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christianson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christianson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christianson looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
A jab from Diego misses.
Christianson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Diego will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Christianson moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Christianson.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego throws a leg kick but Christianson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christianson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christianson cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Gabe Christianson is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego takes a swing at Christianson's ribcage but misses.
Christianson with a jab.
Christianson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christianson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christianson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christianson moves away from the strike by Diego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Christianson throws a body shot but no joy.
Christianson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Christianson.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Donk. Diego catches Christianson right on the button with a cross.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christianson drives through and clinches with Diego against the cage.
Christianson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Christianson misses with some punches.
Christianson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christianson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christianson blocks an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diego in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short body shot lands from Christianson as the two fighters clinch.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Christianson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christianson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Christianson.
Christianson lands a nice uppercut.
Christianson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christianson misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christiansons head.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Christianson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Christianson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Christianson working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christianson misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Christianson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego pushes Christianson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christianson working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Christianson's ribcage. Christianson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Christianson.
Christianson struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Christianson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Christianson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christianson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Christianson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christianson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christianson blocking some punches.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego tries to work over Christianson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christianson lands a right hand.
Christianson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christianson.
Diego controlling the action here for a moment.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gabe Christianson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christianson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego tries to work over Christianson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego digs a right hand into Christianson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christianson's gas tank.
The referee calls for Christianson to work.
Christianson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Christianson controls his hands.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christianson's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Diego scores with a jab.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Christianson moves out of range easily.
Christianson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christianson throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christianson tries a head kick but it misses.
Christianson moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Christianson circles away.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Christianson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christianson.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Christianson.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diego. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diego gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Christianson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christianson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Christianson misses with some punches.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Christianson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Christianson.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego blocking some punches.
Christianson takes a shot to the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Christianson.
Diego blocking some punches.
Christianson lands with a right to the head.
Christianson has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Christianson throws a head punch that misses.
Christianson blocks a body shot from Diego.
Christianson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego presses Christianson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christianson blocking some punches.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christianson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Christianson controls the action.
Christianson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Christianson swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Christianson tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Christianson blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Christianson.
Christianson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Christianson blocks a body shot from Diego.
Christianson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christianson misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego prevents a body shot from Christianson.
Christianson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christianson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Christianson saw that one coming.
Diego tries to clinch there but Christianson circles away.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Christianson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Christianson's shoulder, as Christianson tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a hook
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a hook but Christianson avoids it easily.
Christianson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Christianson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christianson counters with a thumping low kick.
Christianson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Christianson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christianson.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Diego throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christianson's head.
Christianson lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego really 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.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Christianson moves out of range easily.
Christianson slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Christianson counters by clinching up.
Christianson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christianson tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christianson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christianson.
Christianson tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christianson swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christiansons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Christianson.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Christianson breaks the clinch.
A big right from Diego misses.
Christianson cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson pushes Diego up against the cage in a clinch.
Christianson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christianson is rocked!
Diego unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Christianson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Diego is unloading with more strikes now! Christianson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
Don Diego is the new middleweight champion!
An intense looking Don Diego took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
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