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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Lacey (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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kron Lacey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Cage.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lacey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Lacey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
Cage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacey feints the counter takedown.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacey circles away quickly and effectively.
Cage swinging wildly here.
Cage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Lacey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lacey is defended easily by Cage.
Max Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Lacey.
Lacey ducks right into an uppercut from Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacey shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cage lands the left hand.
Lacey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage thuds his right hand into Lacey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cage throws a right and a left that Lacey avoids nicely.
Lacey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacey fails with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Max Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cage.
Lacey shoots and misses
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cage.
Lacey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lacey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lacey goes for a takedown attempt but Cage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lacey misses with a combination
and Cage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lacey looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage sizes up Lacey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacey shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cage scores with a decent looking hook.
Cage stuffs the takedown attempt from Lacey. Lacey gets slowly back to his feet.
Oooooh!!! Cage has knocked Lacey down with a huge combo! Cage steps away and waves a wobbly Lacey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lacey is rocked!
It looks like Kron Lacey has been cut.
Cage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cage wants it to stay on the feet.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Lacey misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Lacey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lacey tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cage stuffs the takedown.
Cage scores with a hook to the body. Lacey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacey shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
Cage lands a jab to Lacey's midsection.
Cage lands with a straight right. Lacey didn't see that one coming.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Lacey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Cage.
Cage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lacey momentarily.
Max Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lacey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Max Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Lacey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cage does it's job there.
Lacey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cage.
Lacey is still on wobbly legs! Can Cage finish him?
Lacey walks into a stiff left hand from Cage.
Lacey takes one on the button.
Lacey leaves his chin hanging out and Cage seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lacey crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Cage!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane One Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turk Turkleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One Punch comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky balboa theme. Turk Turkleton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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275 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane One Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Turk Turkleton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turkleton fails with the takedown.
One Punch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
One Punch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turkleton in his tracks.
One Punch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turkleton fails with the takedown
and One Punch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
One Punch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turkletons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turkleton tries to clinch but One Punch moves out of range.
One Punch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turkleton is defended easily by One Punch.
Shane One Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turk Turkleton.
Turkleton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Turkleton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
One Punch misses with a double jab.
Turkleton wants to counter the offense by One Punch and move into the clinch position.
Turkleton has closed the distance and engaged One Punch in a clinch.
One Punch wants a takedown but no success here.
One Punch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turkleton after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One Punch wants the takedown. Turkleton is fighting it off but One Punch persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Turkleton's guard against the cage.
Turkleton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Turkleton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like Shane One Punch has been cut.
Turkleton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turkleton stopping the sweep attempt from One Punch.
Turkleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turkleton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turkleton content to stall in guard here.
Turkleton got a little sloppy there for a moment and One Punch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turkleton has managed to get both his arms back between One Punch's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkleton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turkleton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turkleton working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Turkleton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turkleton is working One Punch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One Punch has an active guard here but Turkleton has managed to pass into half guard.
Turkleton moves into full mount! One Punch won't be happy about that!
Turkleton controlling the pace for now.
Turkleton dominating with strikes here.
Turkleton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turkleton lands a big shot there that rocks One Punch but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shane One Punch's cut is getting worse.
BOOM! Turkleton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shane One Punch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane One Punch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turk Turkleton!
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#R1#
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Idowu shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Idowu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Idowu dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Idowu is having none of it.
Idowu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Idowu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu stops Williams from standing up.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Williams is working an open guard so Idowu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Nice shot by Idowu.
Williams misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Idowu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Idowu tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Idowu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Idowu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Idowu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Idowu somewhat.
Idowu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Williams catches Idowu right on the button with a cross.
Idowu throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams digs a good hook to Idowu's body.
Idowu scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Idowu misses.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with a straight left.
D'Wayne Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Idowu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Williams has his feet on Idowu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Idowu or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
D'Wayne Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Idowu.
Idowu throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Idowu slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a hook but Idowu blocks it.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Idowu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Idowu's belly button to the back.
Idowu throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idowu throws out the jab.
Idowu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Idowu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Idowu moved out of range.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Idowu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams tries to clinch there but Idowu circles away.
#TD2#
Idowu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu controlling from side mount. #T4#
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Idowu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Idowu working the ground and pound from side control.
Idowu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Idowu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Williams sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D'Wayne Williams 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.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Idowu.
Idowu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idowu was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Idowu misses with a looping left.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks.
D'Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idowu.
Idowu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Idowu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a hook. Idowu ducked under it nicely.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Idowu.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Idowu misses with the combination.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Idowu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams gets through Idowu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idowu tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams is leaning against Idowu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu blocks a body shot from Williams.
Idowu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Idowu controls the action.
Williams has Idowu pressed against the cage, preventing Idowu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams tries to work over Idowu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries to work over Idowu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Williams.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Idowu's elbow.
Idowu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu.
Idowu prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Idowu blocks a body shot from Williams.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Idowu is looking for a takedown.
D'Wayne Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Idowu.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
Idowu can't get the takedown.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Idowu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Idowu tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Idowu's ribcage. Idowu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Idowu is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idowu.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Idowu avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D'Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Idowu misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Idowu fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idowu swinging wildly here.
Idowu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Idowu's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Idowu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Idowu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
D'Wayne Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Idowu.
Idowu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Idowu throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Idowu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Williams misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Idowu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Idowu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams punishes Idowu's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Idowu's head.
D'Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu misses with a double jab.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Idowu's hands.#ROC#
Idowu is rocked!
Donk. Williams catches Idowu right on the button with a cross.
Idowu is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams cracks Idowu with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Idowu falls to his knees and Williams doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). D'Wayne Williams!
D'Wayne Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Prince Idowu spoke after the fight, saying 'Not good.. fuckin' clinches.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Malingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Malingo!
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, John Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Lennon tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been hearing reports that Malingo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Malingo scores with a leg kick.
Malingo lands a lovely overhand right.
Lennon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malingo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malingo throws a hook but Lennon avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malingo, as that shot connected.
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Lennon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lennon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malingo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lennon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lennon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malingo has his foot on Lennon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lennon works his way back into a safe position though.
Malingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lennon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malingo working for a triangle but Lennon defends it easily.
Lennon passes Malingo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malingo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malingo wants to control but Lennon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lennon prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Malingo gets full guard.
Malingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lennon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malingo trying to keep a closed guard but Lennon is proving a slippery customer.
Lennon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lennon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eddie Malingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lennon moves out of range as Malingo strikes.
Malingo sets himself, and Lennon steps forward looking for the clinch! Malingo avoids it this time.
Malingo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lennon avoids the body shot from Malingo.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo misses the jab.
Lennon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lennon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malingo. Malingo obviously looking to wear him down.
Malingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lennon slips a straight right by Malingo.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Lennon moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Lennon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lennon blocks a jab.
Lennon with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.
Lennon blocks a jab.
Malingo sizes up Lennon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo misses with a hook. Lennon ducked under it nicely.
Malingo scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Malingo 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.
Lennon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malingo or perhaps it was just good defense by Lennon, which made it look bad.
John Lennon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malingo throws the left hand but Lennon avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Malingo.
Malingo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eddie Malingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lennon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo throws a jab when Lennon was well out of range.
Lennon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malingo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.
Malingo misses with an uppercut.
Lennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Lennon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Lennon slips the punch.
Malingo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lennon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lennon 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.
Lennon advances to half guard.
Lennon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Malingo wants to hold on but Lennon pushes him away.
Lennon controlling from the full mount.
Malingo regains half guard.
Malingo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lennon can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malingo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lennon pulls his head out easily.
Lennon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Malingo manages to get to full guard.
Malingo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lennon escapes and throws Malingo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lennon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Malingo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lennon off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo misses with a punch to the head.
Lennon covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Malingo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lennon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lennon for a finish.
Malingo landing with strikes.
Malingo misses with a punch to the head.
Lennon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Malingo.
Malingo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Malingo missing with strikes from the back.
Malingo misses with an elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lennon trying to control the hands but Malingo breaks the grip.
Lennon grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Malingo misses with punches from the back.
Malingo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lennon to escape the position.
Malingo working for a choke but Lennon reverses nicely into Malingo 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lennon is aware though and is defending well.
Malingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lennon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Malingo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lennon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Lennon with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo throws the left hand but Lennon avoids the punch easily.
Lennon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malingo.
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Lennon's shoulder, as Lennon tries to avoid the shot.
Lennon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malingo defends it well.
Lennon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo throws a series of punches but Lennon moves out of range.
Malingo cracks Lennon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malingo throws a right hand that misses
and Lennon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Lennon.
Malingo fails to pull guard.
Malingo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lennon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lennon pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lennon.
Lennon has Malingo pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lennon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Lennon's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lennon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malingo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lennon can turn it around.
Lennon prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Malingo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lennon stalling against the cage.
Lennon pressing his opponent against the cage.
John Lennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Lennon.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malingo misses with a hook.
Lennon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Lennon tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malingo throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lennon tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Malingo misses.
Lennon tries to counter with a clinch but Malingo shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennon is just out of range.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.
Lennon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malingo.
And Lennon tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lennon slips under a jab from Malingo.
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Lennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lennon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lennon moves away.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Lennon moved out of range nicely.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Malingo throws a good cross that connects.
Lennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lennon with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo tries a low kick but Lennon avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lennon.
Malingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lennon tries to sprawl out of it but Malingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lennon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lennon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Lennon's head but Lennon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lennon with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lennon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Malingo. Lennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.
Lennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Lennon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malingo throws a hook but Lennon avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malingo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Affe Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Medieval pagan music - Runestones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Affe Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanhanen circles away.
Vanhanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nurmagomedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vanhanen wants to stall.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanhanen after a bit of a struggle.
Our sources have told us that Nurmagomedov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vanhanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanhanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanhanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanhanen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhanen lands with a left to the head.
Vanhanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
Vanhanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Vanhanen.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vanhanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vanhanen has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagomedov's takedown attempt.
Vanhanen breaks from the clinch.
Vanhanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vanhanen throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov prevents Vanhanen from improving his position.
Vanhanen is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Vanhanen is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vanhanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vanhanen tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Vanhanen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanhanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vanhanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vanhanen is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanhanen taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov working over Vanhanen with some ground and pound. Vanhanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vanhanen trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov prevents Vanhanen from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanhanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vanhanen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vanhanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanhanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Vanhanen is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanhanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Vanhanen trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanhanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vanhanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Vanhanen loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Vanhanen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is pushing down on Vanhanen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vanhanen is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmagomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vanhanen is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Vanhanen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Vanhanen is working from the bottom.
Vanhanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vanhanen trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vanhanen defend it? Nurmagomedov steps over the head and cranks it - Vanhanen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar Chavez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tobias Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Marshall against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Escobar Chavez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Marshall's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marshall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Escobar Chavez pushes Marshall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Marshall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Marshall scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
A shot in the inside from Marshall.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Marshall is struggling to control the position.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall stalling in the clinch but Escobar Chavez improves position.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marshall lands with a left to the head.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Marshall.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marshall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Marshall taking a breather.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall throws a series of strikes that have Escobar Chavez backpedaling.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter by clinching up but Marshall breaks away and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Marshall wants to stall.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Marshall.
Marshall lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall lands a left hand.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Marshall looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez gets through Marshall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marshall looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Marshall.
Still in the clinch, Marshall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez presses Marshall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Marshall against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Marshall lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez is working Marshall over against the cage.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall wants to stall.
Marshall tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Marshall digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Marshall.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez pushes Marshall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez gets through Marshall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Marshall is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar Chavez is keeping busy.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar Chavez or not.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marshall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marshall lands a nice uppercut.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez is working Marshall over against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Marshall takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez gets through Marshall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez pushes Marshall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Marshall lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
A relieved looking Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tung Fo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tung Fo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tung Fo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fo shoots in for a double leg but Driver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fo shoots in and gets a takedown into Driver's guard.
Fo won't allow Driver to sweep him here.
Fo stands and throws Driver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Driver tries to bench press Fo off him but Fo keeps the position.
Fo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Driver is looking to reverse the position.
Driver is working hard here to advance position.
Fo is working to tighten his grip on Driver's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Driver has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fo is really squeezing tight and eventually Driver passes out! Fo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tung Fo!
A very excited looking Tung Fo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorsen's entrance music is Skalder og Legender. A fine choice. Thundercunt has chosen What a Wonderful World-Louis Armstrong as his entrance music. Odin Thorsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odin Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Thundercunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thundercunt moves into the clinch.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsen.
Thorsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Thorsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen misses with a body punch.
Thorsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thorsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsen misses with the head strike.
Thorsen breaks the clinch.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but Thorsen is having none of it.
Thorsen keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Thorsen misses.
Thundercunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorsen momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thundercunt 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.
Thundercunt lunges at Thorsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorsen's hand.
Thorsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thundercunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thundercunt is looking to clinch.
Thorsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but Thorsen moves out of range.
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!
Thundercunt is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Thundercunt off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Thorsen misses.
Thundercunt tries to counter with a clinch but Thorsen shakes him off and moves away.
Thundercunt ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut.
Theodore Thundercunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thundercunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thundercunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorsen misses the target.
Thundercunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but Thorsen is having none of it.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thundercunt wants to clinch up but Thorsen keeps it at a distance.
Thorsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but Thorsen is having none of it.
Thundercunt tries to clinch there but Thorsen circles away.
Thorsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thundercunt is looking to clinch but Thorsen is avoiding it.
Thundercunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt darts in and clinches Thorsen up against the cage.
Thundercunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Thorsen as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thundercunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorsen backwards.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Thundercunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thundercunt lands a left hand.
Thorsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Thundercunt won't allow it.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Thorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsen takes a shot to the head.
Thorsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thundercunt's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorsen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thundercunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsen.
Thundercunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thundercunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt works on Thorsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorsen is breathing heavily.
Thundercunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsen controls his hands.
Thundercunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsen's elbow.
Thundercunt lands a body punch.
Thorsen tries to break free but Thundercunt pushes him back against the cage.
Thorsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thundercunt wants to clinch up but Thorsen keeps it at a distance.
Thorsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thundercunt tries to clinch up.
Thundercunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thundercunt tries to counter with a clinch but Thorsen shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt is looking to clinch but Thorsen is avoiding it.
Thundercunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thorsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thundercunt is looking to clinch but Thorsen is avoiding it.
Thundercunt wants to clinch.
Thundercunt tries to clinch
and Thorsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thundercunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorsen circles away.
Thundercunt connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
The fighters circling - Thundercunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Thorsen. Those never looked like landing.
Thorsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thundercunt. Thundercunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thundercunt tries to clinch up
and Thorsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Thorsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thundercunt tries to clinch up but Thorsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thundercunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Odin Thorsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Thorsen.
Thundercunt wants to counter with a clinch but Thorsen pushes him away.
Thundercunt tries to clinch
and Thorsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thundercunt darts in trying to clinch
and Thorsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsen looks to land a left hand but Thundercunt moved out of range nicely.
Thundercunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorsen.
Thundercunt wants to counter with a clinch but Thorsen pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundercunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen throws out a loose jab but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorsen slips under a jab.
Thundercunt tries to clinch up
and Thorsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorsen is looking to counter punch.
Thundercunt is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Thorsen misses its target.
Thundercunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thorsen tries to keep at a distance but Thundercunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thorsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thorsen is trying to force a seperation but Thundercunt has the dominant position.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt cracks Thorsen with a nice body shot.
Thundercunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thorsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thorsen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but Thorsen is having none of it.
Thundercunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thundercunt misses with a straight left.
Thorsen throws out a loose jab but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thundercunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thundercunt moves into the clinch.
Thundercunt tries to throw a body punch but Thorsen avoids it by throwing Thundercunt back against the cage.
Thundercunt lands with a left to the head.
Thundercunt tries a body shot but Thorsen blocks it.
Thorsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thorsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thundercunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thundercunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but Thorsen is having none of it.
Thundercunt drops his hands momentarily and Thorsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thorsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thundercunt is rocked!
Thorsen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Thundercunt right on the button. Thundercunt goes down! Thorsen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thorsen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Thorsen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Odin Thorsen thanked Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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