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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Hiwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Hiwatari has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anderson Barbosa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Hiwatari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiwatari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiwatari misses with a double jab.
Hiwatari feints and as Barbosa raises his hands in defense, Hiwatari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hiwatari slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barbosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hiwatari is controlling him.
Hiwatari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hiwatari shoots in and gets a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa pushes Hiwatari off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiwatari misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barbosa lands a big head kick that sends Hiwatari tumbling to the mat! Barbosa takes a step backwards and waves Hiwatari back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hiwatari is rocked!
It looks like Kai Hiwatari has been cut.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hiwatari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barbosa is trying to stand back up but Hiwatari is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hiwatari manages to move to mount!
Barbosa really wants to buck Hiwatari off and get back to his feet.
Barbosa tries to buck Hiwatari off so he can stand up but Hiwatari has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Barbosa falls backwards, slamming Hiwatari to the mat but Hiwatari holds on tight! Barbosa is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Hiwatari!
In defeat, Anderson Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'MAEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cade vc ?!?!?!?!?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thom Epicosuarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thom Epicosuarez!
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, Mister Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Epicosuarez.
Epicosuarez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fighter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Epicosuarez dives into side control.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet but Epicosuarez is dominant here and he's now got Fighter's back!
Epicosuarez is punishing Fighter with some ground and pound.
Fighter wants to control his opponent's hands but Epicosuarez gets his hands free.
Fighter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fighter grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fighter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicosuarez lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Fighter hold on?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to defend against the choke here but Epicosuarez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Epicosuarez Tightens the hold and Fighter taps out furiously! Epicosuarez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Epicosuarez!
A less than humble Thom Epicosuarez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister I I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrion Lannister I I I has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister I I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Truck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister I I I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Truck's head.
Truck misses with a head kick.
Truck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lannister I I I uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Truck tries to clinch there but Lannister I I I circles away.
Lannister I I I is looking to counter punch.
Lannister I I I punishes Truck's body with a nice straight punch.
Lannister I I I buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Truck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lannister I I I connects with a body shot that sends Truck's belly button to the back.
Truck looks to land a body kick but Lannister I I I moved away.
Truck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister I I I connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister I I I jabs Truck right on the nose. Truck blinks but takes it well.
Lannister I I I clinches with his opponent.
Lannister I I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lannister I I I.
Still in the clinch, Truck scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck tries to circle away but Lannister I I I has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lannister I I I.
A short right from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Truck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lannister I I I.
Truck throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I digs a right hand into Truck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Truck's gas tank.
Lannister I I I lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Truck 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.
A nice left hand lands by Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Lannister I I I's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lannister I I I lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Lannister I I I scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lannister I I I lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister I I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lannister I I I.
A nice left hand lands by Lannister I I I.
Truck looking to stall.
Lannister I I I blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lannister I I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lannister I I I lands a hook that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Truck is working for takedown but Lannister I I I is calmly controlling the position for now.
Truck looks winded!
Lannister I I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Lannister I I I lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lannister I I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lannister I I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lannister I I I avoiding damage as Truck throws knees to the body.
Lannister I I I working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck is trying to stall.
Truck goes for a takedown attempt but Lannister I I I pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lannister I I I with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lannister I I I clobbers Truck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lannister I I I throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Truck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lannister I I I is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lannister I I I lands a nice hook to Truck's body. Truck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lannister I I I lands a jab to Truck's midsection.
Lannister I I I lands the left hand.
Lannister I I I with a jab.
Lannister I I I throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Truck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lannister I I I lands a nice looking body shot.
Lannister I I I is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Lannister I I I both land. Nice combination.
Lannister I I I lands a nice looking body shot.
Lannister I I I lands a right hook to the body.
Lannister I I I is looking to wear down Truck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Truck moves forwards but Lannister I I I connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyrion Lannister I I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Truck there as he acknowledges the shot.
Truck is rocked!
Truck moves forwards but Lannister I I I connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Truck is still on wobbly legs! Can Lannister I I I finish him?
Lannister I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truck seems to have recovered his senses.
Lannister I I I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Truck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I works Truck's body with a nice hook.
Lannister I I I connects with a good right hand that stumbles Truck. Truck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister I I I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Truck's head.
Truck needs to keep his hands up - Lannister I I I had a free shot at his head there.
Lannister I I I cracks a nice hook into Truck's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister I I I dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Truck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Truck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Truck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Truck walks into a jab.
Lannister I I I throws a right and a left that Truck avoids nicely.
Truck wants to counter the offense by Lannister I I I and move into the clinch position.
Truck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lannister I I I punishes Truck's body with a nice straight punch.
Truck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lannister I I I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lannister I I I lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister I I I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Tyrion Lannister I I I has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lannister I I I lands a nice uppercut.
Truck is breathing heavily.
Truck can't get the takedown.
Lannister I I I pushes Truck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister I I I lands a hook that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lannister I I I.
Truck missing with knees to the body.
Truck is pushing Lannister I I I up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Still in the clinch, Lannister I I I scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lannister I I I pushes Truck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister I I I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lannister I I I lands a body shot.
Lannister I I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Lannister I I I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Lannister I I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Truck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lannister I I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister I I I scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lannister I I I lands a nice uppercut.
Lannister I I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lannister I I I lands an uppercut.
Lannister I I I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Lannister I I I is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lannister I I I.
A short uppercut from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lannister I I I lands a left hand that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Lannister I I I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lannister I I I lands an uppercut.
Truck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lannister I I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister I I I avoiding damage as Truck throws knees to the body.
Lannister I I I unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Truck! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lannister I I I is unloading with more strikes now! Truck drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrion Lannister I I I!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturus Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturus Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon has managed to clinch.
Ryan breaks the clinch.
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Pendragon.
Pendragon breaks the clinch.
Pendragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pendragon clinches with his opponent.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendragon avoids it.
Pendragon works on Ryan's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Pendragon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Ryan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ryan effectively controlling the action here.
Pendragon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryan lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Arturus Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon managing to block the knees to the body from Ryan.
Ryan trying to stall but Pendragon improves his position.
Ryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Pendragon gets an underhook and turns Ryan into the cage.
Ryan is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Pendragon has denied him.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Pendragon. Pendragon maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon tries to pull guard but Ryan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Pendragon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pendragon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pendragon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon avoiding damage as Ryan throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pendragon as Ryan tries to tie him up.
Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendragon.
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Pendragon throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan throws a big counter head kick but Pendragon avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ryan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Pendragon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan lands a head kick!
Pendragon clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Pendragon.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pendragon blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
Ryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pendragon's efforts to push away.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Pendragon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan lands a knee to the body.
Pendragon lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Arturus Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Pendragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Pendragon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pendragon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturus Pendragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Pendragon misses.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pendragon closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryan lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Pendragon back against the cage.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Ryan taking a breather.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but Pendragon blocks with his arms.
Ryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pendragon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Pendragon has him pressed against the cage.
Pendragon blocks an elbow strike.
Pendragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pendragon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pendragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendragon avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan misses with a knee strike.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pendragon fails to pull guard.
Ryan misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arturus Pendragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturus Pendragon's cut.
That's time! Pendragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pendragon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ryan takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Pendragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
Pendragon pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pendragon forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.
Ryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arturus Pendragon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pendragon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pendragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pendragon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ryan scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Ryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pendragon.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pendragon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Pendragon lands with a light punch inside.
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon lands with a straight right. Ryan didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Thomas Ryan has been cut.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pendragon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon moves into the clinch.
Ryan looking to stall.
Ryan taking a breather.
Ryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Ryan. Beautiful body shot.
Pendragon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturus Pendragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan closes the distance and pushes Pendragon back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Pendragon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Ryan landing knees to the body.
Pendragon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pendragon jumps guard but Ryan stands there with Pendragon around his waist. Pendragon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Pendragon lands with a left to the head.
Ryan missing with knees to the body.
Pendragon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Ryan working Pendragon over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pendragon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendragon.
Ryan lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ryan.
Pendragon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pendragon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Pendragon is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Pendragon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Pendragon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pendragon as Ryan tries to tie him up.
Pendragon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pendragon throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Pendragon.
Ryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pendragon's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pendragon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pendragon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Pendragon.
Ryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendragon.
Pendragon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pendragon's defenses.
Pendragon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pendragon tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Pendragon gets an underhook and turns Ryan into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pendragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pendragon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pendragon presses Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pendragon jumps guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pendragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch but Pendragon keeps him there for the moment.
Pendragon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pendragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Pendragon. Those never looked like landing.
Pendragon blocks a head kick by Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Ryan keeps control of Pendragon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pendragon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
Pendragon lands a shot to the body.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Pendragon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but Pendragon blocks it.
Ryan missing with knees to the body.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pendragon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Ryan trying to stall but Pendragon improves his position.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryan can't break the clinch.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pendragon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Pendragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryan trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pendragon.
Pendragon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pendragon jumps guard but Ryan stands there with Pendragon around his waist. Pendragon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendragon avoids it.
Ryan lands an elbow just above Pendragon 's eye.
Ryan has Pendragon pushed against the cage.
Ryan lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arturus Pendragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Pendragon there.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Ryan throws a head kick that Pendragon semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Pendragon moves into range and clinches up with Ryan.
Pendragon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryan.
Ryan is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pendragon.
Pendragon breaks the clinch.
Pendragon shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturus Pendragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Pendragon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Pendragon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pendragon works on Ryan's body with a couple of short punches.
Pendragon scores with a shoulder strike.
Pendragon manages to break the clinch.
Pendragon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Pendragon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryan.
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturus Pendragon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pendragon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arturus Pendragon!
Arturus Pendragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes into the arena with Charles Bronson - Youth Attack blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Evans's choice of entrance music: Young Guns - Bones. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
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, Richard Evans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans staying out of range there.
Bronson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans.
Bronson misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.
Bronson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Evans trying to control the position but instead, Bronson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evans into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Bronson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Evans taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bronson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evans lands a body shot.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Evans.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson lands a nice uppercut.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson 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!
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Evans holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch.
Evans pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Bronson letting Evans take a breather here.
Evans trying to control the position but instead, Bronson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evans into the cage.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Evans.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Evans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Evans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans has Bronson pressed against the cage.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.
Evans content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bronson up against the cage.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Nice body punch from Bronson - that landed with a thud.
Bronson tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bronson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Bronson.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Evans.
Bronson misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Evans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Richard Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Evans lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
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!
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Bronson.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Evans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans 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.
The referee calls for Evans to work.
Evans prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Charles Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Bronson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Evans is rocked!
Bronson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Evans to his knees! Bronson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algernon Cadwallader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang Pitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadwallader comes into the arena with Algernon Cadwallader - Spit Fountain blaring out of the sound system. Algernon Cadwallader has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algernon Cadwallader !
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, Bang Pitung!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitung moves away from the strike by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader throws a hook to the side of Pitung's head but Pitung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pitung lands a nice hook to Cadwallader 's body. Cadwallader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitung misses with a double jab.
Cadwallader scores with a body shot.
Cadwallader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pitung counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cadwallader !
Pitung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadwallader throws out the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pitung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cadwallader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Cadwallader as the two fighters clinch.
Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Pitung controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Cadwallader .
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!
Cadwallader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cadwallader blocks the elbow strike.
Pitung tries to break the clinch but Cadwallader is controlling the position.
Pitung is looking to break free of the clinch but Cadwallader has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Cadwallader .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pitungs head.
Cadwallader gets through Pitung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cadwallader lands with a light punch inside.
Cadwallader lands with a left to the head.
Pitung jumps guard but Cadwallader stands there with Pitung around his waist. Pitung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cadwallader .
A short body shot lands from Cadwallader as the two fighters clinch.
Cadwallader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cadwallader has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pitung looks winded!
Cadwallader lands a body punch.
Pitung is looking to break free of the clinch but Cadwallader has double underhooks.
Pitung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cadwallader is leaning against Pitung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cadwallader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pitung.
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cadwallader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pitungs head.
Cadwallader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cadwallader as the two fighters clinch.
Cadwallader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pitung is trying to break the clinch but Cadwallader is controlling him.
Cadwallader lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cadwallader presses Pitung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Cadwallader .
Pitung is trying to force a seperation but Cadwallader has the dominant position.
Cadwallader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cadwallader prevents Pitung from breaking the clinch.
Cadwallader lands with a short shot to the head.
Cadwallader cracks Pitung with a nice body shot.
Cadwallader gets through Pitung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cadwallader pushes Pitung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cadwallader lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Cadwallader .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cadwallader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader scores with a shot to the side of Pitung's head.
Cadwallader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a left hand.
Cadwallader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cadwallader lands with a right to the head.
Cadwallader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cadwallader lands an uppercut.
Pitung is rocked!
Cadwallader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cadwallader scores with a hook to the body.
Cadwallader lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadwallader gets through Pitung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pitung is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadwallader finish him?
Cadwallader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cadwallader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pitungs head.
Cadwallader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cadwallader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cadwallader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cadwallader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cadwallader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cadwallader .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a left hand.
Cadwallader unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pitung! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cadwallader is unloading with more strikes now! Pitung drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Algernon Cadwallader !
Algernon Cadwallader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rascal Donkashane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Palazzolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rascal Donkashane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Palazzolo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donkashane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Palazzolo keeping full guard, as Donkashane tries to pass.
Donkashane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Donkashane stands and throws Palazzolo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Donkashane throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Palazzolo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Donkashane is keen to just control but Palazzolo is a slippery customer.
Donkashane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donkashane seems to be working for a kimura but Palazzolo defends the submission attempt.
Donkashane is trying to work for a kimura but Palazzolo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palazzolo is not content to let Donkashane control the position.
Donkashane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Donkashane 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.
Donkashane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Palazzolo is trying to control but can't.
Donkashane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Donkashane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palazzolo sees it coming and defends easily.
Donkashane is looking for a kimura but Palazzolo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donkashane to get the leverage.
Donkashane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donkashane is working for a submission of some sort.
Donkashane 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.
Donkashane seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Palazzolo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rascal Donkashane!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Chartier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Oeste comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. Chartier has chosen Disturbed - Stricken as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Donald Chartier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Chartier!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Oeste dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Oeste slips under a jab.
Del Oeste throws a body punch but Chartier moves out of range.
Chartier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chartier throws a leg kick but Del Oeste sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Del Oeste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chartier misses with a hook. Del Oeste ducked under it nicely.
Chartier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Del Oeste throws a hook but Chartier avoids it easily.
Del Oeste tries to close the distance and clinch but Chartier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Oeste looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chartier sprawls well initially but Del Oeste persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chartier wants to stand back up but Del Oeste manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Oeste is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chartier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Del Oeste seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Del Oeste has an Americana. Chartier didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Del Oeste is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Del Oeste hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryan Del Oeste!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Del Oeste thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drake - Trophies. Josh Faber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber tries to clinch but Vargas moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vargas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Faber wants to clinch up but Vargas keeps it at a distance.
Faber closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Faber pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
Vargas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Faber moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Faber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas misses with a double jab
and Faber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vargas to score with a decent uppercut.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Faber avoids it well.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vargas. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vargas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vargas tries to keep at a distance but Faber has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faber moves into the clinch successfully.
Faber is working Vargas over against the cage.
Faber misses with a body punch.
Vargas prevents a body shot from Faber.
Faber looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber is trying to maintain a safe position but Vargas gets an underhook and turns Faber into the cage.
Faber looking for a takedown.
Faber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Faber keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas tries to break free but Faber pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Faber fails to land.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Faber counter with a right hand.
Faber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Faber dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Faber connects with an inside leg kick.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Faber's head but Faber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faber pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vargas working hard to break the clinch.
Faber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faber misses with some punches.
I was talking to Faber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Faber is controlling the position.
Faber controlling the action here for a moment.
Faber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Faber prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Faber.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Faber is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Faber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Faber keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
Faber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas is pressed up against the cage. Faber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vargas down to the mat. Vargas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Faber looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johny Vargas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donk. Vargas catches Faber right on the button with a cross.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Vargas. That snapped Faber's head back.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vargas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johny Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faber dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Faber wants to clinch up but Vargas keeps it at a distance.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Faber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faber fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas throws a right hand that Faber ducks under and follows up with a left that Faber also avoids with ease.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Faber is out of range.
Vargas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Faber avoids nicely.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Faber avoids it well.
Faber closes the distance but Vargas moves to the side
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Johny Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Vargas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vargas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber scores with a hook to the body.
Faber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vargas is keeping busy.
Faber misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas is trying to break free.
Come on Faber - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vargas breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Faber avoids nicely.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faber.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faber takes the fight into the clinch.
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faber looking to stall.
Vargas tries to break free but Faber pushes him back against the cage.
Faber throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Faber is trying to maintain a safe position but Vargas gets an underhook and turns Faber into the cage.
Faber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Faber leaning against his opponent.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vargas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faber lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Faber takes one to the chin there.
Faber tries to clinch but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas lands a jab-cross combination.
Vargas tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johny Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Faber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Faber moves out of range.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Faber avoids them all with ease.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Faber avoids nicely.
Faber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vargas, pushing him back against the cage.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vargas is keeping busy.
Josh Faber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber misses with the head strike.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Faber keeps him there for the moment.
Faber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vargas after a bit of a struggle.
Faber controlling the action here for a moment.
Faber misses with some punches.
Faber working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas letting Faber take a breather 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.
Faber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Faber misses with a body punch.
Faber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Faber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vargas.
Faber is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Faber effectively controlling the action here.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vargas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas breaks the clinch.
Vargas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Faber avoids nicely.
A combination from Vargas does no damage.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Josh Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber tries to clinch up but Vargas circles away and keeps his distance.
Faber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vargas misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Faber misses the target.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Vargas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vargas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faber misses with a looping left.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faber.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vargas on the side of the head.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Vargas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vargas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Vargas!
Johny Vargas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raine Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine Lovelair will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raine Lovelair!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovelair cracks Dos Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Lovelair decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dos Santos's guard.
Lovelair's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lovelair is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lovelair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovelair throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair lands a couple of elbows.
Lovelair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovelair postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovelair with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovelair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lovelair pushing down on Dos Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lovelair sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
Lovelair not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lovelair sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Lovelair misses with a head shot. Dos Santos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lovelair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lovelair scoring with some ground and pound.
Lovelair keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lovelair told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovelair with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovelair tries to counter with a clinch but Dos Santos shakes him off and moves away.
Dos Santos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab lands there for Lovelair.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovelair is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lovelair scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lovelair can pounce on him.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Lovelair lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dos Santos backs up against the cage.
Lovelair blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Lovelair moves out of range easily.
Lovelair lunges at Dos Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos Santos's hand.
Lovelair lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lovelair is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lovelair moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lovelair takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lovelair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovelair drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Santos defends it well.
Lovelair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Dos Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Thiago Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Santos rushes Lovelair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lovelair has him pressed against the cage.
Lovelair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lovelair is defended easily by Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raine Lovelair dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dos Santos misses with a right hand
and Lovelair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovelair moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Lovelair lands a glancing blow to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dos Santos takes one to the chin there.
Lovelair feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dos Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Lovelair drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Santos defends it well.
Lovelair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lovelair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Lovelair counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Santos won't be happy with that.
Dos Santos parries the strikes from Lovelair easily there. Lovelair is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dos Santos to escape.
Dos Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lovelair scores with punches from side control.
Lovelair working the ground and pound but Dos Santos is defending the strikes.
Lovelair in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Lovelair crashes against the mat.
Lovelair working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Lovelair seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lovelair works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lovelair scoring with punches from side control.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Lovelair in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair working the head with strikes.
Oh Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos is trying to buck Lovelair off.
Lovelair working the ground and pound from side control.
Lovelair works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lovelair is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
A big shot lands for Lovelair! That's hurt Dos Santos! Will he recover? Lovelair fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raine Lovelair!
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