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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Austin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Austin in a clinch.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown pushes Austin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Austin is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Austin to get back to his feet.
Austin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin prevents a body shot from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Austin missing with knees to the body.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Austin's efforts to push away.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Austin is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Austin is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown throws a big uppercut that drops Austin! More strikes from Brown and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Austin lies dazed against the cage as Brown celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Brown!
After the fight, Charlie Brown 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boon Wrecking Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Gabonamong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrecking Ball kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is " Wrecking Ball ". Jerome Gabonamong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boon Wrecking Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Gabonamong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Gabonamong.
Gabonamong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
Wrecking Ball loads up on a big right hand but Gabonamong slips the punch.
Wrecking Ball moves forwards but Gabonamong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wrecking Ball on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gabonamong cracks Wrecking Ball with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wrecking Ball looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gabonamong finish him?
Wrecking Ball is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrecking Ball gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gabonamong points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wrecking Ball wakes up just in time to hear Gabonamong thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Gabonamong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Suvorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Boom:LOD as his entrance music. Alex Suvorov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Suvorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin James!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James has Suvorov up against the cage in a clinch.
Suvorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suvorov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to ground and pound but Suvorov uses the momentary lack of control by James to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suvorov wants to get back to full guard but James has mounted him!
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suvorov tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvorov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
James controlling the pace for now.
Suvorov is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
James content just to control the position here.
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.
James unloading with bombs!
James throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
James controlling the position easily from mount.
James trying to control but Suvorov is having none of it.
Suvorov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suvorov is surviving well by controlling James's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov wants to control but James is having none of it.
Suvorov is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
James looking to ground and pound but Suvorov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James cracks Suvorov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Suvorov wants to control but James is having none of it.
Suvorov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James landing punches.
Suvorov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
James goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Suvorov is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suvorov postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suvorov gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin James!
Kevin James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borys Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borys Szymanski!
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, Ray Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence is looking to clinch but Szymanski is avoiding it.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but Szymanski circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawrence goes for a double leg but Szymanski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Szymanski continues to drive forward.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Szymanski with a series of wild strikes but Szymanski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence fails with the takedown
and Szymanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szymanski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence misses with a takedown
enabling Szymanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Borys Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence has his takedown stuffed
and Szymanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Szymanski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Szymanski is looking to counter punch.
Szymanski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Lawrence changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Szymanski tries to avoid it but Lawrence manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Szymanski to the ground. Szymanski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Szymanski throwing a counter right hand but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence shoots in but no luck this time.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence has his takedown stuffed
and Szymanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szymanski looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Szymanski stuffs the takedown.
Szymanski misses with a body kick.
Lawrence throws a lazy head kick
and Szymanski counters with a nice uppercut.
Szymanski lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Szymanski circles away easily
and Szymanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szymanski throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Szymanski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence tries to land a leg kick but Szymanski saw it coming and moves away.
Szymanski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Szymanski keeps the fight on the outside.
And Szymanski counters with a quick kick to the body but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence fails with the takedown
enabling Szymanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawrence shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szymanski as he jumps to the side.
Szymanski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Szymanski connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence is looking to land body kicks.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szymanski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szymanski throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Szymanski swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Szymanski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szymanski is looking to counter punch.
Szymanski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski lands with a shot to the body.
Szymanski throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Szymanski avoids it easily.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szymanski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
Szymanski stuffs the takedown.
Lawrence misses with a takedown
and Szymanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to 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!
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szymanski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.
Szymanski scores with a hook.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Szymanski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Szymanski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lawrence shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Szymanski moves out of range easily.
Lawrence pushes Szymanski up against the cage in a clinch.
Szymanski scores with a shoulder strike.
Szymanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence is trying to break free.
Szymanski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szymanski is defending well for now.
Szymanski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymanski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Szymanski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lawrence looking for a takedown.
Lawrence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Szymanski.
Szymanski blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence jumps guard but Szymanski stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Borys Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Lawrence.
Szymanski lands a body shot.
Szymanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Szymanski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Szymanski misses with the head strike.
Szymanski lands an uppercut.
Lawrence looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szymanski.
Lawrence is trying to maintain a safe position but Szymanski gets an underhook and turns Lawrence into the cage.
Szymanski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szymanski can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Szymanski.
Szymanski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Szymanski lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski misses with the head strike.
Szymanski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Szymanski circles away easily
enabling Szymanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Szymanski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawrence looks to clinch
and Szymanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szymanski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Szymanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Szymanski.
Szymanski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Lawrence's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawrence with a poor takedown
and Szymanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szymanski swings widly with a right hand
and Lawrence counters with a series of strikes. Szymanski will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab lands there for Szymanski.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Szymanski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szymanski throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szymanski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Szymanski moves out of range.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Szymanski moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence shoots in and drives through. Szymanski sprawls well.
Lawrence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Nice jab there from Lawrence.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szymanski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawrence.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Szymanski.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szymanski.
Lawrence moves out of range as Szymanski strikes.
Lawrence wants to counter the offense by Szymanski and move into the clinch position.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Szymanski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Szymanski pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Szymanski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Szymanski.
Ray Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szymanski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Szymanski lands a right hook to the body.
Lawrence darts in trying to clinch
letting Szymanski counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch but Szymanski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ray Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
Szymanski throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Szymanski misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymanski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lawrence wants to clinch
and Szymanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence throws a chopping leg kick but Szymanski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lawrence has a takedown stuffed.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Szymanski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szymanski.
Szymanski swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence.
Szymanski throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski lands a slapping body shot.
Szymanski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lawrence moves out of range as Szymanski strikes.
Szymanski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Szymanski misses.
Lawrence is trying desperately to land a takedown but Szymanski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lawrence.
Szymanski loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Lawrence has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown. Szymanski tries to sprawl out of it but Lawrence keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Szymanski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borys Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Lawrence.
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Szymanski sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Szymanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Szymanski misses.
Szymanski misses the jab.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szymanski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lawrence under the eye.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Szymanski avoids it easily.
Szymanski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawrence. Lawrence circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawrence tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Szymanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Borys Szymanski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szymanski misses with a straight right.
A cross from Szymanski lands.
Lawrence tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szymanski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawrence somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence with a poor takedown
and Szymanski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szymanski throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence wants to counter with a clinch but Szymanski pushes him away.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szymanski misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence works over Szymanski's head and body with a nice combination.
Borys Szymanski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szymanski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Szymanski pushes him off.
Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Szymanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Szymanski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Szymanski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Szymanski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Trott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sriracha Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trott comes into the arena with Breaking The Law blaring out of the sound system. Sriracha Smiff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffery Trott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sriracha Smiff!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trott throws a series of punches but Smiff avoids them all with ease.
Trott gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Smiff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Trott.
Trott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Trott is keeping the position.
Smiff throwing strikes but missing.
Smiff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trott!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff wants to control but Trott postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smiff is holding Trott down, trying to stall.
Smiff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Trott is controlling well.
Trott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smiff is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trott trying to control from half guard but Smiff is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Trott seems content to control.
Trott trying to control from half guard but Smiff is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smiff is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Trott jumps into side control!
Trott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiff on the ground.
Smiff wants to control but Trott postures up.
Smiff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Trott is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Smiff. Those never looked like landing.
Trott misses with a leg kick
so Smiff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smiff throws an elbow that misses. Trott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smiff's guard. Nice move by Trott!
Smiff managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trott defends it easily.
Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trott is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff controls Trott momentarily but Trott frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sriracha Smiff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiff was well out of range. Poor timing from Trott.
We've been told by Trott's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trott leaves Smiff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trott looks to land a right hand but Smiff moved out of range.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but Trott shows good takedown defense.
Jeffery Trott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sriracha Smiff.
Smiff blocks a head kick by Trott.
Smiff with the counter takedown but Trott avoids it easily.
Trott looks to land a combination but Smiff avoids it well.
Smiff feints the counter takedown.
Trott is looking to chop away at Smiff's legs.
Trott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smiff avoids the body shot from Trott.
Smiff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smiff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smiff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trott quickly recovers to half guard.
Smiff is looking to pass Trott's guard but actually Trott recovers to full guard.
Trott wants to control the position but Smiff says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sriracha Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Trott defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smiff in particular looking to stall.
Trott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smiff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Trott defends the submission attempt.
Smiff passes to full mount!
Smiff trying to control but Trott is having none of it.
Smiff scoring with strikes but Trott is staying in there.
Smiff with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trott wants to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Smiff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trott can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smiff lands a big elbow.
Smiff avoids the attempt from Trott to control.
Smiff throwing strikes here but Trott is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smiff scoring with strikes but Trott is staying in there.
Smiff wants to control the pace but Trott is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff punching from mount but Trott doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smiff wants to finish this one by submission but Trott is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smiff.
Smiff lands a big elbow.
Smiff avoids the attempt from Trott to control.
Smiff landing strikes from the mount and Trott is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff looking to finish Trott with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trott!
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trott is looking to escape.
Trott wants to control but Smiff is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sriracha Smiff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smiff moves in looking to clinch but Trott pushes him off.
Smiff lands a nice shot that snaps Trott's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smiff.
Good standup being displayed there by Trott as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Sriracha Smiff has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Trott.
Smiff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trott as he avoids it easily.
Trott drops Smiff with a beautiful combination! Smiff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Trott is looking for the KO!
Smiff is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Trott.
Trott scores with a leg kick.
Smiff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Trott. That one must have hurt.
Smiff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trott.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt
and Trott counters with a solid body kick.
Jeffery Trott is winning the standup battle so far.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smiff feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smiff is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Trott doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Smiff crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Smiff's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffery Trott!
Jeffery Trott bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Murphy 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Bundy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.
A head kick from Bundy lands but Murphy takes it in his stride.
It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Bundy.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Bundy breaks away and moves out of range.
Murphy catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Bundy is rocked!
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Bundy is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Bundy seems to have recovered his senses.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Bundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bundy's efforts to push away.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to work over Bundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is leaning against Bundy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bundy's elbow.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Bundy looking to slow down the pace here.
Bundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action.
Bundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bundy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy slips under a jab.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Bundy moved out of range.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bundy throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
A cross from Murphy lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Bundy tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Bundy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Bundy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
Bundy misses with some punches.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundy tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundy working aggressively here.
Bundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Bundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Bundy misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Bundy's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bundy throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Bundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bundy is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Bundy is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bundy.
An inside leg kick from Bundy misses.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Murphy catches Bundy right on the button with a cross.
Bundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bundy lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy gets through Bundy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bundy.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy presses Bundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bundy can do to turn this around?
A short right from Murphy.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bundy stalling.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action.
Bundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Bundy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
Bundy working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Bundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bundy. Bundy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bundy.
Bundy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Bundy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Bundy throws a leg kick
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Bundy shakes it off.
Murphy throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Bundy.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bundy walks into a jab.
Bundy throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Ted Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bundy.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bundy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bundy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Bundy misses with a body kick.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Bundy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundy takes one to the side of the head.
Bundy slips under a jab from Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Bundy throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Bundy throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Bundy slips the punch.
Bundy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Bundy.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy defending well as Bundy loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundy thinks about the counter body kick.
Bundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Bundy pushes him off.
Murphy tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bundy throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Bundy moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Murphy cracks Bundy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Bundy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bundy tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Bundy thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Bundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Bundy tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundy defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bundy! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy drops Bundy with a beautiful combination! Bundy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murphy is looking for the KO!
Bundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy pushes Bundy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bundys head.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Bundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy presses Bundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ted Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bundy misses with the head strike.
Murphy throws a big uppercut that drops Bundy! More strikes from Murphy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bundy lies dazed against the cage as Murphy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Senegalese Wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eneas Fusle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senegalese Wrestler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eneas Fusle's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Senegalese Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eneas Fusle!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Fusle.
Nice uppercut there from Wrestler.
Wrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fusle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrestler throws out the jab.
Fusle throws a shot from downtown. Wrestler moves away and avoids it.
Wrestler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wrestler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Senegalese Wrestler has been cut.
Wrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fusle.
Wrestler jabs at Fusle's body.
Senegalese Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestler throws a lazy right hand but Fusle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Fusle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wrestler scores with the left hand. Fusle knows he should have avoided that one.
Wrestler misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fusle defending well as Wrestler loads up on a big left hand.
Wrestler throws a looping overhand right but Fusle ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Wrestler.
Fusle has Wrestler up against the cage in a clinch.
Fusle misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusle prevents a body shot from Wrestler.
Wrestler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrestler blocking some punches.
Wrestler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fusle has a couple of punches blocked by Wrestler.
A head punch on the inside from Fusle fails to land.
Wrestler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fusle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wrestler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fusle has a couple of punches blocked by Wrestler.
Fusle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fusle swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrestler lands with a short shot to the head.
Wrestler blocking some punches.
Fusle working aggressively here.
Fusle swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Wrestler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestler lands a body punch.
Wrestler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fusle looks winded!
Wrestler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Wrestler.
Wrestler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fusles head.
Wrestler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrestler prevents a body shot from Fusle.
Wrestler blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrestler.
Fusle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fusle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrestler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fusles head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fusle.
Nice body punch from Fusle - that landed with a thud.
Wrestler tries to work over Fusle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrestler misses with a body punch.
Wrestler scores with a shoulder strike.
Wrestler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler blocks an uppercut.
Wrestler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrestler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrestler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fusle backwards.
Wrestler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fusle misses with the head strike.
Wrestler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fusle is rocked!
Fusle has a couple of punches blocked by Wrestler.
Wrestler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fusle is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrestler finish him?
Fusle has a couple of punches blocked by Wrestler.
Wrestler dips a shoulder and cracks Fusle with a mighty uppercut! Fusle falls back against the cage and Wrestler unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fusle is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wrestler screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senegalese Wrestler!
During a confident post fight interview, Senegalese Wrestler 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mayorga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Antonio Mayorga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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142 lbs
27 - 18 - 1 |
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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
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Mayorga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr swings around for an armbar but Mayorga sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coleman Jr's guard.
Coleman Jr is controlling Mayorga's posture.
Mayorga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayorga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Coleman Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mayorga's best efforts.
Mayorga is looking for a kimura here.
Coleman Jr tries to roll over but Mayorga keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayorga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mayorga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coleman Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coleman Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayorga is working for a kimura but Coleman Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Mayorga works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mayorga looking to finish with strikes here!
Coleman Jr can't escape the position.
Coleman Jr is squirming around, avoiding Mayorga's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr tries to hold on but Mayorga pushes him away.
Coleman Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coleman Jr is trying to reverse the position but instead Mayorga has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Coleman Jr right now.
Mayorga is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Coleman Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mayorga wants to control but Coleman Jr is keeping busy.
Coleman Jr wants to escape the position.
Mayorga is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Coleman Jr is trying to break free.
Mayorga looking to break Coleman Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Coleman Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mayorga will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr is trying to break free.
Coleman Jr trying to control the action but Mayorga just sinks the hooks in.
Mayorga trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mayorga is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Coleman Jr trying to control the hands but Mayorga breaks the grip.
Mayorga looking for the choke but no joy.
Coleman Jr is trying to break free.
Mayorga looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mayorga controlling the positon.
Coleman Jr trying to control the hands but Mayorga breaks the grip.
Will Mayorga go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Coleman Jr tries to escape but Mayorga has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Coleman Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mayorga gets his way!
Coleman Jr avoids the strikes from Mayorga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mayorga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coleman Jr shoots in and bounces Mayorga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayorga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Coleman Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mayorga is stalling in the full guard.
Coleman Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayorga pushes down on Coleman Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coleman Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayorga is working away from the top position though.
Coleman Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio Mayorga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman Jr is still trying to improve position.
Mayorga controlling the action here.
Coleman Jr is trying to control but can't.
Mayorga is keen to just control but Coleman Jr is a slippery customer.
Mayorga wants to pass the guard but Coleman Jr is defending well.
Coleman Jr trying to control here.
Coleman Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coleman Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Mayorga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coleman Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mayorga wants to take a breather but Coleman Jr is having none of it.
Mayorga wants to free his trapped foot but Coleman Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coleman Jr tries to roll over but Mayorga keeps him under control.
Mayorga is looking to stall here but Coleman Jr recovers full guard.
Mayorga trying to control but Coleman Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayorga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mayorga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coleman Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayorga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayorga wants to pass the guard but Coleman Jr is keeping the position.
Coleman Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayorga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mayorga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coleman Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayorga.
Coleman Jr moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayorga wants to control from the top but Coleman Jr keeps moving.
Coleman Jr is pulling down on Mayorga's head to control his posture.
Mayorga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman Jr can do to turn this around?
Coleman Jr wants to sweep here but Mayorga controlling him for the moment.
Coleman Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayorga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayorga wants to pass the guard but Coleman Jr is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Coleman Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Coleman Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayorga is just out of range.
Mayorga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman Jr.
Mayorga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coleman Jr.
Mayorga misses with a body shot.
Mayorga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coleman Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mayorga is fending him off so far but Coleman Jr persists. Nope, Mayorga circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayorga throws a leg kick which misses Coleman Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Coleman Jr tries to avoid it.
Mayorga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayorga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Mayorga. No joy for Coleman Jr on that attempt.
Antonio Mayorga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mayorga keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr content to stall in guard here.
Mayorga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayorga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman Jr defends well.
Coleman Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayorga seems keen to control Coleman Jr's posture.
Mayorga is looking for a triangle but Coleman Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mayorga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Coleman Jr advances position into side control!
Mayorga is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayorga taking a bit of punishment here - Coleman Jr scoring with strikes.
Coleman Jr working away.
Coleman Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mayorga is avoiding damage well.
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Coleman Jr working the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr lands an elbow.
Coleman Jr working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Coleman Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Coleman Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Coleman Jr working the ground and pound but Mayorga is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr working the ground and pound but Mayorga is defending the strikes.
Coleman Jr cracks Mayorga with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Coleman Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Coleman Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Coleman Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coleman Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coleman Jr takes a little break here. Mayorga wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mayorga tries to improve position but can't.
Coleman Jr working away.
Mayorga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coleman Jr is looking to take a break and control but Mayorga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayorga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Coleman Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayorga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman Jr.
Mayorga trying to control from the bottom.
Coleman Jr drops an elbow to the side of Mayorga's head.
Coleman Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayorga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayorga gets back to full guard.
Mayorga is trying to keep Coleman Jr in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mark Coleman Jr!
Mark Coleman Jr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Soul Supremacy Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Diehard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Motherfucker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Diehard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Diehard.
Gomez tries to clinch but Diehard moves out of range.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Diehard avoids it well.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diehard circles away quickly and effectively.
Diehard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez swings for the body but Diehard moves out of range.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diehard cracks Gomez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gomez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diehard drives through and clinches with Gomez against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Diehard.
Diehard scores with a shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Diehard scores with a shot to the side of Gomez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diehard working aggressively here.
Diehard tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
A short right from Diehard.
Diehard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diehard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Diehard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Diehard lands a body shot.
Diehard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diehard working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Diehard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diehard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomez blocks a body shot from Diehard.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diehard.
Diehard tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Diehard lands a shoulder strike.
Diehard misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Diehard.
Diehard misses with a body punch.
A short right from Diehard on the inside.
Diehard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diehard lands with a right to the head.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diehard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
Diehard 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.
Diehard trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez has Diehard pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diehard wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Diehard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diehard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diehard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diehard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomez as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diehard lunges at Gomez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomez's hand.
Gomez throws a right hand that Diehard ducks under and follows up with a left that Diehard also avoids with ease.
Diehard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Diehard moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Diehard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomez has managed to clinch.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Gomez blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Diehard.
Diehard working aggressively here.
Diehard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomez tries to circle away but Diehard has him pinned against the cage.
Bruce Diehard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gomez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diehard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Diehard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diehard.
A hook to the body from Diehard.
Diehard lands a right hand.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Diehard lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diehard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gomez can turn it around.
Diehard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diehard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Diehard.
Diehard scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Diehard.
Diehard misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diehard tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez can't break the clinch.
Diehard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diehard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diehard tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Diehard lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diehard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Diehard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diehard lands a shot to the body.
Diehard scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diehard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Gomez tries to break the clinch but Diehard is controlling the position.
Diehard working aggressively here.
Gomez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diehard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Diehard.
Diehard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diehard lands a left hand.
Diehard tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Diehard back against the cage.
Gomez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Diehard.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diehard.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Diehard lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Diehard.
Gomez is rocked!
Diehard lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Gomez senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Diehard!
A victorious Bruce Diehard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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